The average price of a 7-day trip to The City of London is $1,795 for a solo traveler, $3,224 for a couple, and $6,044 for a family of 4. The City of London hotels range from $67 to $266 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $280 to $620 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 $95 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 The City of London, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LCY and stay in a The City of 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 The City of London is usually late January and early February.
Average The City of London Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit The City of London for a week is $1,226-$2,856($175-$408 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit The City of London for a week is $2,642-$4,886($377-$698 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $84 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit The City of London for a week is $4,028-$8,442($575-$1,206 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $168 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $331 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to The City of London
How cheap can you make a vacation to The City of London? The cheapest trip to The City of London 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 $53.
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 The City of London for a week is $733-$1,708($105-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $949 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit The City of London for a week is $1,346-$3,014($192-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $1,898 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit The City of London for a week is $2,620-$6,028($374-$861 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $3,796 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to The City of London cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury The City of 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 The City of London.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit The City of London for a week is $2,557-$10,258($365-$1,465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $171 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,051 to $1,993 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit The City of London for a week is $4,238-$13,448($605-$1,921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $342 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,102 to $3,986 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $266 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,178 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit The City of London for a week is $8,476-$23,362($1,211-$3,337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $684 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,204 to $7,972 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $532 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $930 to $1,767 per night for a preferred vacation rental
The City of London Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in The City of London is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in The City of 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.
The City of 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 The City of 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 The City of London.
Flight Costs to The City of 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 The City of London our data includes 251 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to The City of 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 The City of 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 The City of London can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $759 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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