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

Windsor travel guide

Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide

You're Going to Love Windsor

With a population of 28,324, Windsor 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 Windsor to see all of its attractions.

Article

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling (10 Crimp Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 229
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 235 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

See all
Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
View
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
View
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
View
B&b Hotel London Heathrow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 78+
View
Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
View
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
View

Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.32 and C$ 40.42. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.32 and C$ 40.42. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.