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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by LNER. The train journey from Wimbledon to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by LNER. The train journey from Wimbledon to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimbledon using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,762 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,948 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimbledon

Most booked hotels in Wimbledon

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$89+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.96 and $47.95. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.96 and $47.95. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.