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.

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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$ 231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 231
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 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. 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 keddy by Europcar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 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 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. 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 keddy by Europcar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Staybridge Suites London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 290+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Toby Carvery Old Windsor by Innkeeper's Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.57 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$ 30.79 and C$ 41.05. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.57 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$ 30.79 and C$ 41.05. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.