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
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 45m.
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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles 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 $23. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Wolverhampton
Where to stay in Wolverhampton
Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton
Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton
Renting a car in Wolverhampton
Renting a car in Wolverhampton costs $27 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Wolverhampton.
Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.