Winchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Winchester
With a population of 26,203, Winchester is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Winchester
Art & Performing Arts
Where to Eat in Winchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Square Restaurant (103 N Loudoun St) and The American Bar (147 N Loudoun St) are great picks.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 43 miles from Winchester. The shortest domestic flight to Winchester departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winchester. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Winchester is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 64 miles from Winchester. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airlines serving Winchester
Where to stay in Winchester
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Candlewood Suites Winchester.
Where to stay in popular areas of Winchester
Most booked hotels in Winchester
Renting a car in Winchester
Renting a car in Winchester costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Winchester.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.