London is famously expensive for visitors and there isn’t much you can do about it except bring enough money. Hotel rooms and hostels are pricey and often quite small as well. Food and drinks are rarely cheap so it’s helpful to buy them at supermarkets and do a bit of self-catering to keep your budget intact.
Most famous attractions in London are extremely expensive, even compared to the rest of Europe, but the many state-run museums are all still free so at least you can get some culture without breaking the bank.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 36.59 - 67.07 |
| 43.90 - 148.78 |
| 54.88 - 201.22 |
| 93.90 - 243.90 |
| 193.90 - 380.49 |
Point A: London Paddington Doubles from £115/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in London |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 18.90 - 48.78 |
St. Christopher’s Hammersmith Beds from £20/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in London |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Eye | One slow rotation on this huge Ferris wheel offers excellent views. Discounts for booking online. | adults children | 40.85 23.11 |
| Tower of London | This historic attraction is popular and pricey. Discounts for booking online. | adults 5-15 | 36.46 18.17 |
| Madame Tussauds | This chain of wax museums is impressive and expensive. Save 25% off these prices by buying online, and even cheaper after 5pm. | adults children | 79.27 65.85 |
| Sightseeing bus tour | Day pass on the popular hop-on, hop-off open-top Original London Sightseeing Tour also includes free walking tours. Discounts for booking online. | adults 5-15 | 36.59 6.10 |
| St. Pauls Cathedral | One of the most famous cathedral's on earth, it's closed for tourists on Sundays. | adults seniors 6-17 | 25.61 22.56 10.98 |
| Westminster Abbey | Another historic favorite, partly for who's buried there. | adults 60+ 11-18 | 29.27 25.61 12.20 |
| Buckingham Palace | You can visit the Queen's Gallery, among other separate collections here. Prices are lower until April. | adults 5-16 | 36.59 20.12 |
| Tower Bridge | Much of this bridge is free to enter, but the elevator and the exhibition charge admission. | adults children | 11.95 5.12 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Breakfast is included at many hotels, often the classic and filling "full English breakfast." If not, a basic breakfast is easy to find in most neighborhoods. | 5.49 - 9.76 |
| Budget lunch | Food in London can be shockingly expensive. Good budget lunch choices include sandwiches and kebabs. | 9.15 - 14.63 |
| Budget dinner | A filling meal at a pub is a good budget choice, as is a stop at one of the many Indian or Chinese restaurants all over. | 12.20 - 19.51 |
| Coffee (cup) | Finding a cheap cup of coffee can be a challenge, and now Starbucks are popping up all over. | 2.07 - 4.27 |
| Pint of beer | Most pubs have similar prices regardless of the decor. Some of the chain pubs run happy hour specials which can be good value. | 5.49 - 8.54 |
| Fish and chips | London's classic tourist meal isn't always easy to find and it's usually quite expensive. | 13.41 - 19.51 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from Heathrow to city center | 70.73 - 81.71 |
| Tube ride from Heathrow to city center | 6.83 |
| All day unlimited tube & bus rides in city center | 10.98 |
| Oyster card for transport (refundable) | 6.10 |
| 3km taxi ride in London | 9.76 - 14.63 |
| Tube ride in central London | 2.93 - 5.85 |