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 December
Estimated hotel price
$371
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$371
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 96 km from Windermere.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. 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 National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 96 km from Windermere.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. 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 National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Windermere

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,761 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,147 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,449 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,134 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (291 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (656 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,698 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 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 $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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The Traveller's Rest
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$256+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.47 and $48.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.47 and $48.63. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.