Windermere travel guide

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You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8 118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and The Miller Howe (Rayrigg Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 1006
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 1006
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Train. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Train. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 176 km from Windermere. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Windermere

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,634 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,497 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,182 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,217 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (872 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 498 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,023 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 903+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 836+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 789+
Rothay Garden Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 688+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 85+
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 684+

Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay RM 7.78 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 93.30 and RM 124.39. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.78 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 93.30 and RM 124.39. The most frequently booked car type in Windermere is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.