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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 115 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 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)
£94+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£55+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £46 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £46 per day, on average, or £93 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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