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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 April
Estimated hotel price
$390
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in April
Estimated hotel price
$390
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 26h 30m.

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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 26h 30m.

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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,468 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 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 Yha Windermere, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $411 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)
$378+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$409+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$323+
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The Inn At Grasmere
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$380+
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The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$319+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.51. Intermediate (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.51. Intermediate (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.