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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) and The Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$257
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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 04m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 27m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 04m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 27m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,178 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,349 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,899 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,101 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $335 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$99+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$295+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$310+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$272+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$101+
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$258+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $34.97 and $46.63. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $34.97 and $46.63. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.