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.
Activities & attractions in Windsor
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Windsor
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) 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 domestic flight to Windsor departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
Average rates range from around £153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 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 £32 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.