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
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 24h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Winchester takes 217 km and will cost you around $83. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $42 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 24h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Winchester takes 217 km and will cost you around $83. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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JetBlue
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China Eastern
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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 Winchester.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.05. 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 Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.54 and $22.05. 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 Intermediate car hire (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.