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 5 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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windsor in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 215
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 50m.

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 S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 55 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 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 50m.

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 S$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 55 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Windsor

Airlines serving Windsor

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Windsor

Average rates range from around S$ 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 282 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)
S$ 107+
Macdonald Windsor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 245+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 279+
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 269+
Travelodge Windsor Central
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 118+
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 271+

Hiring a car in Windsor

Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.16 and S$ 40.21. 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 S$ 2.52 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$ 30.16 and S$ 40.21. 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.