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. Winchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and Northbrook Arms (Stratton Lane, East Stratton) 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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 7h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 km from Winchester. You’ll find branches of U-Save and FlexWays, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
From 5-star hotels such as the Lainston House to great affordable options like the Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney South, Winchester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 604 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 945 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Winchester, with prices from AED 165 to AED 2,277 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Winchester are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Expect to pay AED 8.45 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 101.35 and AED 135.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Winchester, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.