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

Windsor travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Windsor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bel and The Dragon - Windsor (Thames Street) and The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie (31 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Windsor

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 573
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 573
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windsor

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

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 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Windsor, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Windsor from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

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 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Windsor And Eton Central is the busiest station in Windsor. Another popular train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside, located 0.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windsor is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 34 km from Windsor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Windsor takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Windsor

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Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,927 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around AED 659 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 744 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

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Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 282+
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 660+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 735+
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Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 686+
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Legoland Windsor Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 554+
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Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
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Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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