With a population of 26.203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and The American Bar (147 N Loudoun St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.
Renting a car in Winchester costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.