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
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimbledon

Most booked hotels in Wimbledon

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Staybridge Suites London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£38+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£41+
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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 £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 54% 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 £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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