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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) and Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Windsor include Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around C$ 88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Windsor include Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Windsor to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around C$ 88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 54 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 326 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 287+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+

Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.60 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$ 31.12 and C$ 41.50. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.60 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$ 31.12 and C$ 41.50. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.