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 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 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 (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,294 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,427 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
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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)
£84+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Holiday Inn London - Heathrow Bath Road By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£40+
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ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Wimbledon is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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