Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wolverhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wolverhampton

With a population of 252,791, Wolverhampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wolverhampton to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) and Medicine at The Crown (1 Wood Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wolverhampton

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 33m and costs around $216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 41m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 33m and costs around $216 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 41m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Wolverhampton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wolverhampton, with prices from $32 to $1,073 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wolverhampton are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.97 and $47.96. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.97 and $47.96. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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