Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Winchester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Winchester Brasserie (103-104 High Street) and The Chesil Rectory (1 Chesil Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Winchester (73 High Street) and The Kitchen@ Winchester Golf Academy (Down Farm Ln) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Winchester to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about AED 165 for a 1h 22m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Winchester takes 110 miles and will cost you around AED 51. From Southampton, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
Average rates range from around AED 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 886 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Winchester M3 and Days Inn by Wyndham Sutton Scotney North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Hiring a car in Winchester
Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.