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

Windsor travel guide

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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$ 221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 221
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 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Windsor from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windsor using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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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$ 306 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.18 and C$ 40.24. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.18 and C$ 40.24. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.