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, Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) and The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$276
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
$276
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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,480 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,453 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,767 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,007 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,974 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 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)
$265+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$225+
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De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$115+
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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 $37.90 and $50.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $37.90 and $50.53. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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