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

Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 28,324, Windsor is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windsor to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$266+
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Goswell House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$171+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.83 and $50.44. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.83 and $50.44. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.