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

Windsor travel guide

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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
$289
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$289
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 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)
$120+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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Toby Carvery Old Windsor by Innkeeper's Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$106+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.