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
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 30h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 42m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 193 km and will cost you around $12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 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 30h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 42m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Wimbledon takes 193 km and will cost you around $12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,201 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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)
$120+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$292+
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Moxy London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.84 and $49.12. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.84 and $49.12. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.