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.
When to visit Winchester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winchester in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winchester, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to Winchester
Plane
Although Winchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 69 km from Winchester. The shortest flight to Winchester from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winchester, followed by Acela. The train journey from Winchester to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about RM 76 for a 1h 53m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Winchester, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Winchester takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 57. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 443 km.
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
Hiring a car in Winchester
Expect to pay RM 4.96 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 RM 59.48 and RM 79.31. The most frequently booked car type in Winchester is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.