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 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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
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)
£76+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£48+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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 £16.18 and £21.57. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £40 per day, on average, or £80 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 £16.18 and £21.57. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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