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

Wimbledon travel guide

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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
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
£39
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 Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 121 km and will cost you around £7. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 121 km and will cost you around £7. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 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 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£58+
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Atrium Hotel Heathrow
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.94 and £25.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.94 and £25.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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