Windsor travel guide
Windsor Tourism | Windsor Guide
You're Going to Love Windsor
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.
Where to Eat in Windsor
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 to visit Windsor
How to Get to Windsor
Plane
When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 151 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Windsor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Windsor
Where to stay in Windsor
Average rates range from around AED 652 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 768 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor
Most booked hotels in Windsor
Hiring a car in Windsor
Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Windsor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.