Looking at a Wimbledon to Luton Airport trip can be easy. With Wimbledon growing in stature and real estate prices exploding in response, it would be wise that one tries to save some money when they travel. That is why using a smaller airport like Luton is good; the low-cost carriers use such airports. Luton Airport is a base for bargain carriers like EasyJet and Ryanair.

Getting from Wimbledon to Luton Airport has some options. The easiest but most expensive is using a taxicab or car service. It takes little more than a phone call for service to be arranged and there are no hassles. Very good if one is traveling with a number of people who can help split the bill. Or it is a good option for traveling with a lot of (or heavy) luggage that just would be problematic on public transportation.

A more standard approach is to use a train. Fortunately, Luton Airport Parkway has been recently established to bring rail to the airport. Although it is not direct to the terminal, there is still a shuttle from the railway station to the airport terminal. Nevertheless, one can take a two and half hour trip from Wimbledon to Luton Airport and hopefully save some money. Unfortunately, it does take two transfers on this trip. Take the South West Trains from Wimbledon to Waterloo Station. Transfer to the tube to get from Waterloo to Pancras International. Then return to the train on First Capital Connect to Luton Airport Parkway. This is a convoluted route but could be better than spending dollars on a car service.

Wimbledon car hire is available to anyone over the age of 17, though you will need to provide both pieces of your UK license. If you are visiting from America or any other part of the world, your local drivers license will suffice. Car hire services are provided through many different companies in the area, including Avis, Alamo, and Hertz. The service you choose should depend on your stay in Wimbledon, as well as the size of car you need.

For a smooth transaction, here are a few tips to help you better plan your car hire in Wimbledon.

Wimbledon has several roads that require tolls, including brides with the most notable of these being Severn Crossing. This route takes you into from England into Wales, while the Dartford Tunnel will take you into Kent. To ensure you have the best possible time while driving in the UK, ensure you have some small UK currency available to pay these tolls, as many do not accept plastic as a form of payment. Speed limits in the UK are shown in miles per hour (mph) with the speed limit on motorways being 70mph and most urban areas around 30 mph. Speed cameras are used frequently in the UK, so keep this in mind as well.

If you require extra accommodations for your trip such as a car seat, consult with the car hire service of your choice. They can usually provide these for you at an extra rental cost so you do not have to bring your own.

It is fair to say that the borough of Wimbledon isn’t in the heart of the tourist centre of London. Indeed, many people have only heard of the area because of the tennis tournament, but as this only happens once a year it doesn’t exactly bode well for tourism. The only problem is if you arrive there and intend to see the rest of the city. There are numerous hotels in and around the area and, because they are not as expensive as the hotels in the inner city areas they are generally quite sought after; meaning that there are a lot of people who are trying to find accommodation there. This places an incredible strain upon the transport services in the area which has certain repercussions for your journey. Catching a bus or train is simply out of the question because the crush is unbearable and, if you have luggage for example, it is impossible to find a little bit of space for yourself. It is even more difficult to catch a taxi as there are so many other people trying to do the same thing which means that there is no way you will be able to find a free one.

Instead it is essential that you rent a car from Wimbledon car rental if you are trying to travel around London. With a car, the whole city is at your disposal; you aren’t held to ransom by bus or train timetables and don’t have to pay a fortune for a taxi – that way you will truly discover London!

The most prestigious tennis tournament in the world is Wimbledon. Taking part every year it is the most traditional tournament in the world; highlighted by the fact that you have to wear all white (a tradition that has been lost in other tournaments, with competitors wearing an assortment of bright colours). It is also the only Grand Slam that is played on grass which gives it a uniqueness that merely adds to the aura in which the tournament is already held. With the chance to see some of the most famous and talented sportsmen on the planet battle it out, Wimbledon matches are packed; even the junior matches are a full house with people hoping to see the next Federer or Nadal before they become famous. The tournament lasts for 13 days and is a spectacle that can’t be missed if given the chance.

The only problem is that there are so many people attending that it makes it practically impossible to get any form of public transport after the matches. With so many thousands travelling to and from the stadia every day there is a massive demand for transport which, although the services to attempt admirably, simply can’t be met. The best option for you is to use the car services that are available in the city. By hiring a car you can be in and out of the area quickly without any queuing or standing around; that is surely the best way to finish a day of watching tennis!

We had originally rented a car through Hertz down in London, through the internet, but apparently, there was damage to the car a couple of weeks before we were to arrive, so the owner was nice enough to refer us to Wimbledon Car Company. We needed an automatic, which isn’t too much of a problem in Britain although you can sometimes have a bit of trouble, but WCC proved to not only be very reliable, but less expensive than the other major agencies that are in the city. Upon arrival at the station at 7 in the morning, an agent was there, and after a few very short minutes of paperwork, we were given the car, which was a brand new Volkswagen Polo. I believe we were the first customers to drive it. The car had full AC, a radio/CD player, a sun shield, and a map, and the agent was very helpful in directing us to our hotel and also to other areas of the island we wanted to see. The car also had a parking permit which would allow us to park in the more expensive car parks in Wimbledon. He left us his phone number as well and was available 24-7 for any problems, though fortunately there were none. Customer service was top-notch and we had absolutely no problems returning the car either. The car was fully insured and there were no hidden fees whatsoever. Overall we had a tremendously positive experience and would definitely recommend the agency for future rentals. A company that I would thoroughly recommend!

When you are visiting Wimbledon, whether it’s a relaxing break with friends or family, a business trip, or to see the world famous tennis tournament, a car is essential for getting around. There are some fantastic green spaces around Wimbledon and whilst you are there it would be a shame not to see them – this is where a car comes into its own; they are spaced just large enough apart so that you can’t quite get to them via public transport! In south Wimbledon, Kendalls Car is an excellent choice for car hire. This is a family run company, independent since 1969, yet it can still provide rates as cheap as any other multinational car hire company. You also get the satisfaction of helping out a local business too. A 3-door vehicle from them, such as a Ford Fiesta, currently costs around £128 per week and deals are often available to help you pick up a bargain rental for the week.

If you’ve got a particular company in mind that you always use however, or just to prefer to use a bigger company with a stronger support network, you can choose Enterprise Rent-A-Car. This is slightly more north of Wimbledon than Kendalls, but it is possible to have them deliver your rented car to you in the south if necessary. If luxury is your thing though there is a multitude of executive car hire companies and limousine hire companies in the area to arrive to that big match in style.

Supermarkets are a relatively new creation and one that has led to the demise of the traditional village shop. Whereas in the past, people would go to the butcher for the meat, the baker for the bread and the candlestick maker for, well, candles, they just pop on down to the local supermarket where they can get all these things in one place. This massive rise in the popularity of supermarkets has occurred because of their convenience; why visit 3 shops when you can get the same products from just one? Supermarkets don’t have nationwide appeal and there are areas where certain supermarkets, such as Morrison’s, just aren’t found – the south of England is one such place that favours Waitrose over Morrison’s. However, this is not the case in Wimbledon where the local Morrison’s supermarket is flourishing with hundreds of people coming daily to stock up on the essentials.

Because so many people use the supermarket, the car park is usually full to bursting. It is difficult to find spaces at peak shopping times but with a bit of patience, it can be done! The car park is free for all people who are shopping at the supermarket and you receive a card upon entry that has to be verified at the checkout (failure to do so will incur a small fee dependent upon the length of stay). However, it is the most important part of the supermarket; imagine the struggle if you had to carry all your shopping home with you!

Everybody loves to go to the cinema. No matter whether you’re 7 years old or 70 years old a trip to the cinema is still something that you look forward to for weeks beforehand. Whether it’s the thrill of the movie, the taste of the popcorn or the general ambiance of the cinema, thousands of people flock to the cinema each year – a vast majority of them by car.

With a potential for packed cinemas when new films come out (the next Harry Potter, for example) throughout the day, it is essential that the car parking system is able to contain the required number of people, and this is certainly the case at the Odeon cinema in Wimbledon. There is nothing to worry about in terms of finding a place to park, with 750 spaces meaning that you will always be able to park close to the cinema. If, for some reason, some of the spaces are unavailable (maintenance work, for example) there are additional car parks within a 5 minute walk of the cinema meaning that, although it is slightly more inconvenient, you are still very close to the cinema. The result of this is that you will be able to watch the film without being out of breath from a long walk! The price is also very cheap with a 3 hour ticket costing just £3.50 which means that you won’t have to break the bank to park there – meaning that there is more money for you to spend on your popcorn!

Wimbledon is one of the biggest and most popular sporting events in Britain and is arguably the biggest tennis event on the world calendar. With a ticket to Centre Court being one of the hottest available it is essential that the car park is able to cope with the 15,000 capacity crowd that arrives many times every year; particularly when the tournament reaches the latter stages or one of the top world players is playing. Of course, if the car park was run to make money then it could do so very easily; people need to park and will do so regardless of the price. However, this is certainly not what is happening. Parking for the day is only £20 and, although it may be somewhat limited, it is definitely worth this small expense.

The last thing you want to be doing in the evening after watching an intense game of tennis is walk for miles in the crowded darkness to catch a bus or train and, let’s face it; there is no chance that you will be able to catch a taxi with thousands of other people trying to do the same! Therefore, the car park offers a perfect solution. It is a very short walk from the stadium which means that there is no hassle when you have left the stadium and you can proceed home without a problem. This is certainly not what would happen if you chose to catch the train after the event instead, so the only option is to use the car park!