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.
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 flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 153 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 217 km.
Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Windsor costs $98 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.