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Wolverhampton travel guide

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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.

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Activities & attractions in Wolverhampton

Children's Role Play Centre
Activities•For Kids

Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Medicine at The Crown (1 Wood Rd) and Café Rickshaw (20 Chapel Ash) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 18 miles from Wolverhampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Wolverhampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Wolverhampton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wolverhampton, with prices from £29 to £653 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wolverhampton are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton

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Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge M54
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£44+
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Village Hotel Birmingham Walsall
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£67+
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Park Hall Hotel and Spa Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Wolverhampton.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Wolverhampton.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Wolverhampton

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Mini

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Economy
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