Wolverhampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wolverhampton
With a population of 252,791, Wolverhampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wolverhampton to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Wolverhampton
Where to Eat in Wolverhampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shrewsbury Arms (70 High Street Albrighton) and Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Namaste Wolverhampton (480 Dudley Road) and Pigott Arms Wolverhampton (11 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wolverhampton.
When to visit Wolverhampton
How to Get to Wolverhampton
Plane
Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Wolverhampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wolverhampton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £22 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Wolverhampton
Where to stay in Wolverhampton
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton
Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton
Hiring a car in Wolverhampton
Hiring a car in Wolverhampton costs £32 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.