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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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
C$ 217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 217
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 centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Train. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Windsor takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Train. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Windsor takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,622 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 286 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)
C$ 109+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 239+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 280+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 274+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 121+

Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.