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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Windsor
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) and The Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) are great picks.
When to visit Windsor
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
Average rates range from around $271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $340 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Hiring a car in Windsor
Hiring a car in Windsor costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Full-size (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Renault Kadjar or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.