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

Winchester travel guide

Winchester Tourism | Winchester Guide

You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit 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, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and Northbrook Arms (Stratton Lane, East Stratton) are great picks.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

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.

Car

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Plane

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.

Car

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Winchester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,465 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winchester

From 5-star hotels such as the Lainston House to great affordable options like the Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney South, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 437 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Winchester, with prices from C$ 59 to C$ 866 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Winchester are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Most booked hotels in Winchester

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voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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Winchester Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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The Winchester Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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New Place
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Winchester

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.24 and C$ 52.32. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.24 and C$ 52.32. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.