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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windermere has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in November
Estimated hotel price
$466
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in November
Estimated hotel price
$466
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Windermere from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $254 for a 3h 15m trip. 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 Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Windermere. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $254 for a 3h 15m trip. 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 Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 105 km and will cost you around $29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$359+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$353+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.