London, United Kingdom Trip Cost Calculator
A trip to London costs around $170 per day per person for food, transport and activities — about $1190 for a 7-day trip (2026).
Estimate how much a trip to London will cost. Adjust flights, hotels, food, transport & activities to match your travel style.
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London Trip Summary
Total Estimated
$3,800.50
£3,002.40Cost Breakdown
£434.50Economy class · $550/ person × 1
£1,106.00$200/night × 7 Nights × 1 Room
£442.40Breakfast $0/ day
Lunch $0/ day
Dinner $0/ day
£165.90Public Transit · $30/ day
£284.40Tickets & Admissions ×4 ($60/visit)
Day Tours ×1 ($120/visit)
£259.91Souvenirs & Gifts $132
Clothing & Accessories $115
Local Goods & Snacks $82
£12.64eSIM / Data Plan $12/ person
VPN, Maps & Apps $4/ person
£23.70Travel Insurance $18/ person
Visa Fees $12/ person
£272.95Trip Insights & Recommendations
Smart Insights
- Oyster Card caps daily Tube fares at £7.90 — unlimited rides after that.
- Many top museums (British Museum, Tate, National Gallery) are completely free.
- Meal deals at Tesco/Boots (£3-4) are the budget traveler’s best friend.
- VAT on dining — 20% VAT already in menu prices, but tips 10-12% expected $112.00≈ £88.48
- Oyster card deposit — £7 refundable Oyster card deposit $7.00≈ £5.53
$119.00≈ £94.01Not included in your estimate above
Save up to $334.00 (🇬🇧 £263.86)
- Eat where locals eat in London instead of tourist spots (~30% less)−$168.00 (🇬🇧 £132.72)
- Mix paid attractions with free sights in London (~20% less)−$84.00 (🇬🇧 £66.36)
- Book 6-8 weeks early or pick a one-stop connection (~15% less)−$82.00 (🇬🇧 £64.78)
United Kingdom Travel Essentials
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230V / 50Hz
GBP (£)
Cards & contactless dominant, cash declining
Left
10-15% at restaurants if no service charge
18+
999 / 112
US, EU, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR
US 8 = EU 41 = UK 7
eSIM available, prepaid SIM at airports & shops
Queue respectfully · Say "please" and "thank you" · Do not push in lines
Banned indoors in all public places and workplaces
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do you need per day in London?
Based on current estimates, you need approximately $542.93 per person per day in London, covering accommodation, food, transport, and activities at a moderate budget level.
Is $3,800.50 enough for 1 person in London for 7 days?
$3,800.50 provides a moderate budget for 1 person visiting London for 7 days, averaging $542.93 per person daily.
What is the biggest expense when traveling to London?
Accommodation is typically the largest cost at 36.8% of the total budget ($1,400.00), followed by other categories. Consider booking early for better rates.
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