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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks.
When to visit Windermere
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 Northern Rail. 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Windermere takes 306 km and will cost you around €48. From London, the ticket costs about €58 for a journey of 668 km.
Airlines serving Windermere
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 €107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €217 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Hiring a car in Windermere
Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.81 and €26.41. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Windermere, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.