With a population of 40,000, Winchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winchester to see all of its attractions.
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 Brasserie Blanc Winchester (20 Jewry St 19) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Winchester.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2″.
When flying to Winchester, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Winchester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Train. The train journey from Winchester to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Winchester is the busiest station in Winchester. Another popular train station is Winchester Shawford, located 3 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 60 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Winchester takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Winchester, located 0.5 miles from downtown Winchester. Winchester Avington Turn is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Winchester costs $101 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Winchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.