The average price of a 7-day trip to London is $1,135 for a solo traveler, $2,038 for a couple, and $3,822 for a family of 4. London hotels range from $47 to $217 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are between $453 and $711 per person for economy flights and $1,422 to $2,231 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 to $60 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, ON, CA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YYZ and stay in a London hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- August 13th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in London is usually mid to late September.
Average London Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit London for a week is $873-$1,605($125-$229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $60 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $633 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 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 $1,732-$2,814($247-$402 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $120 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,266 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $92 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $65 to $79 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit London for a week is $2,772-$5,316($396-$759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $240 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,532 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $184 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $111 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 $95 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $41.
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 $664-$1,845($95-$264 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $292 to $633 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 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 $1,082-$2,730($155-$390 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,266 for economy
Lodging: $41 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit London for a week is $2,164-$4,884($309-$698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $2,532 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible 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 $1,930-$7,491($276-$1,070 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $132 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $847 to $1,779 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 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 $3,218-$10,194($460-$1,456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $264 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,694 to $3,558 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $217 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit London for a week is $6,436-$17,994($919-$2,571 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $528 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,388 to $7,116 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $434 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
London Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in London is slightly lower 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 many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in London.
Flight Costs to London
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $711 average in late July to a low of $453 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $471. These prices are based on millions of flights. For London our data includes 437 originating airports, and 158 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to London from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $3,845 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) in Montreal (Canada) at an average of just $131.
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 Tuesday. 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 $258, so you can easily save about 57% 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 $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $540 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.