With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winchester to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) and The Running Horse (88 Main Road) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Winchester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Train. The train journey from Winchester to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Winchester takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 372 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North.
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.