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 April
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$279
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 32h.

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 Avis, 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 32h.

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 Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,093 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,986 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,291 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $459 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)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$267+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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B&b Hotel London Heathrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.61 and $56.81. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.61 and $56.81. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.