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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wolverhampton has to offer.

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

Wolverhampton in June
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in June
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Bristol takes 1h 19m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 30m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 177 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 13h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Bristol takes 1h 19m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 30m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 177 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton

Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1158 reviews)
$140+
Spread Eagle, Gailey by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1816 reviews)
$68+
Barons Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1729 reviews)
$58+
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1457 reviews)
$102+
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Walsall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2751 reviews)
$81+
Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2996 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.