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

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
₹ 13251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13251
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Train. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 08m and costs around ₹ 3,002 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 3,502 for a 1h 33m 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 hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 750. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 417 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Train. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 1h 08m and costs around ₹ 3,002 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 3,502 for a 1h 33m 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 hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 750. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 417 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around ₹ 14,576 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,355 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,638+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,067+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,195+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,050+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 16,603+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,303+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.