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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wimbledon has to offer.

When to visit Wimbledon

Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 flight to Wimbledon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 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 flight to Wimbledon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimbledon

Most booked hotels in Wimbledon

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$386+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.