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
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in April
Estimated hotel price
$286
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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 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)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$393+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.78 and $58.37. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.78 and $58.37. 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, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.