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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windsor to see all of its attractions.

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

Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 748
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 748
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 209 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windsor, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Windsor to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 226 for a 1h 46m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windsor, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Windsor takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around RM 843 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,031 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 426+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 856+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 871+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 919+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 479+
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 858+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.04. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 RM 107.28 and RM 143.04. The most frequently booked car type in Windsor is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.