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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Burlington's (The Beech Hill Hotel Newby Bridge Road) and SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel (Crook Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Windermere.
When to visit Windermere
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 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Windermere takes 108 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 339 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Renting a car in Windermere
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.38 and C$ 40.50. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.