Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Winchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 26’203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. 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.

Where to Eat in Winchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Old Town Winchester (103 E Piccadilly St) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

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

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including OurBus, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 35. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including OurBus, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 35. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,039 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,097 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester and Quality Inn Winchester.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

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The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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La Quinta by Wyndham Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Holiday Inn Winchester Se-Historic Gateway By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.23 and C$ 20.31. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.23 and C$ 20.31. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.