Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wimbledon travel guide

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Wimbledon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Wimbledon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wimbledon

Wimbledon in October
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in October
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wimbledon

Plane

When flying to Wimbledon, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimbledon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 7 miles from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimbledon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wimbledon, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimbledon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 7 miles from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimbledon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimbledon

Most booked hotels in Wimbledon

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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£54+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wimbledon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Wimbledon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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