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
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION 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 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 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 Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 35m 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 GREEN MOTION 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 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimbledon

Most booked hotels in Wimbledon

Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$307+
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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 (7.7, Good reviews)
$91+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59. 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 $2.98 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 $35.69 and $47.59. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.