Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winchester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) and The Running Horse (88 Main Road) are great picks.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Winchester from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Train. The train journey from Winchester to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,087 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,086 for a 2h 03m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Winchester takes 95 miles and will cost you around ₹ 667. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
Average rates range from around ₹ 8,874 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,761 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Mini Hatch or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.