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$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
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 23m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 23m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,657 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,953 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 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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Spark by Hilton Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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La Quinta by Wyndham Winchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Winchester, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Red Roof Inn Winchester, Va
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.64 and C$ 27.52. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Volt or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.64 and C$ 27.52. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Volt or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.