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

Winchester travel guide

Winchester Tourism | Winchester Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winchester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Old Town Winchester (103 E Piccadilly St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in August
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in August
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 64 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 64 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,634 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,377 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,021 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,704 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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 $1.94 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 $23.21 and $30.94. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.21 and $30.94. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.