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
$376
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in December
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 62 miles 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 Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles 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. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 92 miles and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles 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 Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles 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. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 92 miles and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,705 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 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 $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $366 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)
$329+
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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.74 and $47.65. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.74 and $47.65. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.