Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in March
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in March
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Windermere

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Elim Bank Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2331 reviews)
$218+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 5844 reviews)
$195+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1973 reviews)
$171+
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1293 reviews)
$168+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 1647 reviews)
$20+
Yha Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 422 reviews)
$33+

Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.