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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wimbledon has to offer.

When to visit Wimbledon

Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimbledon in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 195
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 206 for a 2h 21m 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 Hertz 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 217 km and will cost you around AED 37. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 26 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimbledon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 206 for a 2h 21m 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 Hertz 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 217 km and will cost you around AED 37. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,879 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,866 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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)
AED 263+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 411+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 780+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 433+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 177+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay AED 6.87 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 AED 82.41 and AED 109.88. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.87 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 AED 82.41 and AED 109.88. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.