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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £39 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 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 (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska 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)
£66+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£34+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Hiring a car in Wimbledon costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.27 and £21.69. 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 £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.27 and £21.69. 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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