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.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The American Bar (147 N Loudoun St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Old Town Winchester (103 E Piccadilly St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 18h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and OurBus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Winchester takes 56 km and will cost you around $27. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 56 km.

Airports near Winchester

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (671 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,395 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,181 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (3,964 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (723 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (751 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (992 reviews)
Finnair
Good (950 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (316 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,219 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,602 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (600 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (140 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (362 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (587 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (807 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Candlewood Suites Winchester, An IHG Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.09 and $29.46. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.