The average price of a 7-day trip to London is $2,002 for a solo traveler, $3,596 for a couple, and $6,741 for a family of 4. London hotels range from $77 to $351 per night with an average of $148, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $590 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to London City Airport (LCY) are between $752 and $1,157 per person for economy flights and $2,360 to $3,631 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $68 to $138 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit London, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LCY and stay in a London hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- September 24th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in London is usually late January and early February.
Average London Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit London for a week is $1,484-$3,209($212-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $138 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,007 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit London for a week is $3,026-$5,482($432-$783 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $276 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,014 for economy
Lodging: $95 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $168 to $206 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit London for a week is $4,796-$9,746($685-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $552 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,028 for economy
Lodging: $190 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $235 to $309 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to London
How cheap can you make a vacation to London? The cheapest trip to London is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $67.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit London for a week is $795-$1,931($114-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,007 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit London for a week is $1,464-$3,400($209-$486 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,014 for economy
Lodging: $67 to $77 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit London for a week is $2,868-$6,800($410-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,028 for economy
Lodging: $134 to $154 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $71 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to London cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury London Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in London.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit London for a week is $3,189-$12,141($456-$1,734 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $150 to $304 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,077 to $2,225 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $351 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit London for a week is $5,316-$16,494($759-$2,356 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $300 to $608 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,154 to $4,450 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $351 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $590 to $1,298 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit London for a week is $10,632-$29,874($1,519-$4,268 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $600 to $1,216 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,308 to $8,900 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $702 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $826 to $2,077 per night for a preferred vacation rental
London Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in London is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in London due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
London Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on London hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in London.
Flight Costs to London
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,157 average in early to mid June to a low of $752 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $879. These prices are based on millions of flights. For London our data includes 251 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to London from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $10,336 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Edinburgh (EDI) in Edinburgh (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $124.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In London, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $406, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around London can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $988 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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