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 April
Estimated hotel price
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$269
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $246 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 Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$292+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$372+
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B&b Hotel London Heathrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$296+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.59 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 $43.03 and $57.38. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.59 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 $43.03 and $57.38. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.