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 Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in August
Estimated hotel price
$248
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in August
Estimated hotel price
$248
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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 274 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 25h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Windsor

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Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 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)
$144+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$338+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.86 and $46.48. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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