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.
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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bishop's Stortford takes 0h 35m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 135 miles and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $221 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor
Renting a car in Windsor costs $98 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.