The average price of a 7-day trip to South Kensington is $1,676 for a solo traveler, $3,010 for a couple, and $5,643 for a family of 4. South Kensington hotels range from $35 to $345 per night with an average of $104, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $520 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 $50 to $111 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 South Kensington, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LCY and stay in a South Kensington 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 South Kensington is usually late January and early February.
Average South Kensington Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Kensington for a week is $1,238-$2,618($177-$374 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $995 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Kensington for a week is $2,654-$4,714($379-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,990 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $88 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Kensington for a week is $4,052-$8,360($579-$1,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,980 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $176 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $173 to $212 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Kensington
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Kensington? The cheapest trip to South Kensington is about $105 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 $20 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 $30.
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 South Kensington for a week is $733-$1,712($105-$245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $995 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Kensington for a week is $1,346-$3,064($192-$438 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,990 for economy
Lodging: $30 to $35 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Kensington for a week is $2,644-$5,912($378-$845 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,980 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $70 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to South Kensington cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Kensington Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Kensington.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Kensington for a week is $2,900-$10,218($414-$1,460 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $222 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,248 to $2,736 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $988 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Kensington for a week is $4,918-$14,508($703-$2,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $444 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,496 to $5,472 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $345 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $520 to $988 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Kensington for a week is $9,836-$26,646($1,405-$3,807 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $888 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,992 to $10,944 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $690 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $832 to $1,581 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Kensington Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Kensington is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Kensington 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.
South Kensington 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 South Kensington 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 South Kensington.
Flight Costs to South Kensington
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 South Kensington our data includes 251 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Kensington 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 South Kensington, 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 South Kensington can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $765 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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