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

Windermere travel guide

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With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
$376
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
$376
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $84 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 80 km and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $20 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $84 for a 3h 05m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 80 km and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,316 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $389 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$447+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$380+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$378+
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The Swan Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$78+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$366+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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