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. Wolverhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Wolverhampton
Where to Eat in Wolverhampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shrewsbury Arms (70 High Street Albrighton) and Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Namaste Wolverhampton (480 Dudley Road) and Pigott Arms Wolverhampton (11 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wolverhampton.
When to visit Wolverhampton
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 29 km from Wolverhampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wolverhampton departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Wolverhampton
Where to stay in Wolverhampton
Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton
Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton
Hiring a car in Wolverhampton
Hiring a car in Wolverhampton costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Wolverhampton.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Wolverhampton
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
£32/day
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
£32/day