Introduction
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.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 45h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 16m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Winchester takes 177 km and will cost you around $81. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 225 km.

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 45h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 16m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Winchester takes 177 km and will cost you around $81. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
ITA Airways
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JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Winchester, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Winchester, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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