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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the center.
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Windsor takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around $179 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 $35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.