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. 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 Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Old Town Winchester (103 E Piccadilly St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 17m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 225 km and will cost you around $88. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 298 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 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 17m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 225 km and will cost you around $88. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,114 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 $1.60 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 $19.09 and $25.45. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.09 and $25.45. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.