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, Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) and The Winning Post (The Winning Post Winkfield) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
€148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
€148
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 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €43 for a 1h 36m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €43 for a 1h 36m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around €4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around €164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €194 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, Excellent reviews)
€75+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€167+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€192+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€187+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€82+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windsor, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.