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. 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, Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) and The Ryebeck Hotel (Lyth Valley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$393
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
Estimated hotel price
$393
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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 185 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 38m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 113 km and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 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 $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $385 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)
$332+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$347+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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Langdale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$377+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. 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 Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. 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 Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.