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

Wimbledon travel guide

Wimbledon Tourism | Wimbledon Guide

You're Going to Love Wimbledon

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 May
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
£40
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 17 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimbledon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimbledon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Wimbledon, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimbledon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimbledon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
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Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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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 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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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)
£130+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£40+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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