Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Winchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 26,203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winchester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and The American Bar (147 N Loudoun St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winchester. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 51m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus.

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winchester. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 51m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,103 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,016 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (169 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester and Quality Inn Winchester.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.25 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.25 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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