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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Windsor has to offer.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 202
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

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 S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 217 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

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 S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around S$ 235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 264 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windsor

Most booked hotels in Windsor

Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 225+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 245+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 214+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 81+
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 203+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 74+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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 S$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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 S$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.