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 8 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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wimbledon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, 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 AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 135 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimbledon to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about AED 84 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and CarWiz, 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 AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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)
AED 441+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 661+
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Moxy London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 275+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 194+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 78.45 and AED 104.59. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 78.45 and AED 104.59. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.