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 17 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wimbledon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 129 for a 1h 35m 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 DRIVALIA 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Southampton, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 217 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 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimbledon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wimbledon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 129 for a 1h 35m 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 DRIVALIA 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Southampton, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wimbledon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimbledon

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,175 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,274 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,708 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,161 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,877 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)
AED 683+
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Moxy London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 297+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 202+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 219+
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Hiring a car in Wimbledon

Expect to pay AED 6.62 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 79.33 and AED 105.77. 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 AED 6.62 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 79.33 and AED 105.77. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimbledon, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.