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 January
Estimated hotel price
$298
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$298
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 29h.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

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 29h.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,235 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,023 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,875 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $355 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)
$222+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$318+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $4.19 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 $50.18 and $66.91. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.19 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 $50.18 and $66.91. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.