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. Windsor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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$ 211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 211
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 Toronto and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 35m 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 Toronto and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windsor to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 35m 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Windsor

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Windsor

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Holiday Inn Express Windsor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Legoland Windsor Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
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Innkeeper's Lodge Old Windsor
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
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Renting a car in Windsor

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.41 and C$ 39.22. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.41 and C$ 39.22. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.