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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wimbledon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

When flying to Wimbledon, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wimbledon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

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 $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $89 for a 1h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimbledon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Wimbledon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 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)
$108+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$279+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$79+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$93+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.50 and $50.00. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.50 and $50.00. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.