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

Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and Hillthwaite (Hillthwaite Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 351
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 351
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 120 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Budget and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 120 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Budget and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Windermere

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Windermere

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,542 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,489 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,033 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,004 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,395 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,387 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,550 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Elim House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 325 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 276+
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 264+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
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Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Renting a car in Windermere

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.17 and C$ 40.22. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.17 and C$ 40.22. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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