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 Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

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 New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 206 reviews)
$90+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4519 reviews)
$180+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 14146 reviews)
$189+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 13402 reviews)
$118+
Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 418 reviews)
$213+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1824 reviews)
$194+

Renting a car in Windsor

Renting a car in Windsor costs $39 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Windsor costs $39 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.