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.
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 6h 40m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Windsor takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.
Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Windsor costs $39 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Windsor, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.