Windermere travel guide
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You're Going to Love Windermere
With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, HRiSHi at Gilpin Hotel & Lake House (Crook Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Windermere
How to Get to Windermere
Plane
Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 109 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Windermere takes 266 km and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 620 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Holly Cottages, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.87. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.