Introduction
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.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Philadelphia, which is about 169 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Philadelphia.

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Philadelphia, which is about 169 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Philadelphia.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,102 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,434 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,985 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (309 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (218 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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Hampton Inn Winchester N/Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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La Quinta by Wyndham Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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Spark by Hilton Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.03 and C$ 28.04. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.03 and C$ 28.04. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.