Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Winchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winchester

With a population of 26,203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States.

When to visit Winchester

Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 345
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winchester in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 345
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Winchester

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winchester. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around AED 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Winchester takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 165 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winchester. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around AED 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 102 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Winchester takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 165 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Winchester

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Winchester

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winchester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winchester and Quality Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester

Hiring a car in Winchester

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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