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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 226
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 Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around C$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 135 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 Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around C$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 291 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Oakley Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 479+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 262+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.06 and C$ 40.08. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.06 and C$ 40.08. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.