How much does a trip to London cost?
London is lodging-heavy and museum-cheap — where you sleep drives the budget far more than what you do. Set your trip below for an honest estimate — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. rental and your style, and the total updates instantly.
Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
£1,020 – £1,880
≈ £340–£625 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights per room · £160–£280/night | £480 – £840 |
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days £55–£95/person/day | £330 – £570 |
Tube, buses & taxis contactless daily caps · £10–£18/person/day | £60 – £110 |
Attractions & theatre £25–£60/person/day | £150 – £360 |
- These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
- Excludes flights / getting there.
- Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
- Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.
Want the plan those costs pay for? See London in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read London on a budget.