Prices in London - 2021. How much is the trip

Do you want to see Buckingham Palace with your own eyes and hear the melodic fight of Big Ben? Plan your trip to London: find out prices for flights, tours, hotels, food, groceries and excursions in 2021. We will tell you how to save money.

Exchange rate: 1 pound sterling (£) ≈ 96 RUB.

Prices for flights to London

Where can I find cheap tickets? Use the search engines Aviasales and Skyscanner to compare prices of all airlines. Find out the secrets of finding cheap flights.

The usual prices for air tickets to London from Moscow and back are 8-12 thousand rubles, a little more expensive for the New Year holidays. The cheapest tickets from the capital cost 6,700 rubles, from St. Petersburg - from 4,600 rubles. An inexpensive direct flight without luggage is offered by Pobeda Airlines.

Don't forget about insurance! Submit it on Sravn.Ru or Cherehapa services.

Prices for tours to London

The capital of Great Britain is an expensive city. There are few ready-made tours from Russia to London, and their cost is high. The price of a tour to London for two for 7 days from Moscow is from 72 thousand rubles, and from St. Petersburg - from 76 thousand rubles. At the same time, tourists are accommodated in 2 * and 3 * hotels. If you want to stay in a 4 * hotel, then a trip to London for a week will cost from 84 thousand rubles when departing from Moscow and from 100 thousand rubles when departing from St. Petersburg.

Last Minute Tours search on the Travelata service - it will find the best deals among different tour operators. Want to save money? Check out our 7 rules for buying tours online.

Hotel prices

The most expensive holiday in the UK is in December - this is due to the celebration of Christmas and New Year. At this time, hotel prices are the highest. In autumn and spring, because of rainy weather and smog, there are few vacationers. The high season comes in summer, when fans of sightseeing tourism come to London.

Prices for a double room in central London hotels in 2021:

Look for hotels with discounts at Skyscanner Hotels. Here are the main rules for finding hotels.

Prices for food in cafes and restaurants in London

Eating in cafes and restaurants is expensive as food prices are high in London. In a regular cafe, English breakfast for one person costs £ 6-7, and lunch and dinner - from £ 10. In an inexpensive restaurant, a two-course lunch with a drink will cost £ 20-30, and a three-course dinner without alcohol will cost £ 40-65.

Prices for food in cafes and restaurants in London in 2021:

• egg in toast - £ 8;
• greens and bacon sandwich - £ 9.5;
• soup - £ 6-8;
• pork cutlets - £ 17;
• steak - £ 16;
• grilled beef - £ 21;
• boiled green beans - £ 4.5;
• French fries - £ 4.5;
• pizza - £ 7-10;
• ice cream - £ 3.5;
• juice - £ 5;
• smoothies - 5.5 £;
• hot chocolate - £ 4.5;
• green tea - £ 2.9

It's a little cheaper to eat at street eateries and pubs:

• sandwich - £ 2-4;
• kebab with meat and vegetables - £ 5-7;
• sushi, 2 pcs. - £ 1-2;
• main course - £ 10-12;
• a cup of cappuccino - £ 2.5;
• a pint of beer - £ 3-4.

Food prices in London

Many tourists cook themselves to save money. Here's how much groceries will cost in London stores in 2021:

• milk, 1 l - £ 0.9;
• loaf of white bread, 500 g - £ 1.1;
• rice, 1 kg - £ 1.7;
• chicken eggs, 12 pcs. - £ 2.2;
• cheese, 1 kg - £ 6.9;
• chicken breast, 1 kg - £ 6.7;
• beef, 1 kg - £ 8.9;
• apples, 1 kg - £ 2.3;
• bananas, 1 kg - £ 1.1;
• oranges, 1 kg - £ 2.1;
• tomatoes, 1 kg - £ 2.3;
• potatoes, 1 kg - £ 1.2;
• onions, 1 kg - £ 1.2;
• wine, bottle - from £ 8;
• beer, 0.5 l - £ 1.6.

The lowest food prices in London are at Tesco, Waitrose, Whole Foods, Morrisons, Sainsbur's, Asda and Marks & Spencer. Many inexpensive convenience foods are sold here for £ 1.5-4. These are delicious and satisfying dishes. Preheat them in the microwave and the problem is solved!

Prices for products in the Tesco chain in London

Prices for excursions and entertainment in London

Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster sites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.

Guided tours of London are organized by travel agencies and private guides. Some guides work for free - only for a tip.

Tours are popular with tourists:

• Diana and the Royal Family - £ 180.
• Lenin in London - £ 27.
• In the footsteps of Harry Potter in London - £ 140.
• Zero Meridian Greenwich - £ 60.
• Walking tour of London in the evening - £ 150.
• Stonehenge, Bath and West Country - £ 48.
• Tea drinking on a river cruise on the Thames - £ 30.
• Scotland Yard and London Crimes - £ 175.

Fans of an unusual vacation like:

• Helicopter flight over London - from £ 200.
• Hot air balloon flight - from £ 250.
• Attendance at the Formula 1 competition - £ 10-3000.
• Chelsea Football Club Stadium - £ 15.
• Globus Theater - £ 11.
• Coca-Cola London Eye Ferris Wheel - £ 25.2.
• Oceanarium SEA LIFE - £ 21.

How much does it cost to travel in London

Metro, bus and tram... How much does it cost to travel around London in 2021? Very expensive if only one-time tickets are used: £ 4.9-5.9 for the metro and £ 2.6 for the bus and tram. It is cheaper to take a subscription for all types of transport. A one-day pass, or Day Travelcard, is sold at vending machines and ticket offices at all stations for £ 12.1-17.2.

Taxi... Boarding the car costs £ 5. They pay £ 3 for each kilometer. On the spot, a taxi is waiting for a passenger at 40 pounds per hour. From Heathrow Airport to the city center it costs £ 65, and around London for £ 11-17. Airport transfer to London →

Car rent... The lowest prices for car rental in London in 2021 are offered by rental offices located at Heathrow Airport. A Fort Fiesta or similar car without a navigator will cost £ 60 for a week, and a BMW 5 Series will cost £ 400. The price of 1 liter of gasoline is £ 1.3. It is profitable and convenient to rent a car online through the Rentalcars.com service.

How to save money in London

• Book your tickets in advance and view airline promotions.
• Rent an apartment with a small kitchen or microwave - cook yourselfto save on food.
• Stay out of the city center... For example, 8-10 km from the center, a room for two can be rented for 40-50 €. There is public transport around the city, so there is no need to worry about distances!
• Inexpensive accommodation in London - apartments and campsites... For 25-30 € it is easy for two to rent a studio apartment, loft, studio and even a trailer on wheels with a kitchen. It costs 20-25 € to set up a tent on campgrounds located on the outskirts of the city - convenient if you are interested in the surroundings.
• Look for inexpensive food in Chinese and Indian restaurants... Dinner for one with beer - £ 15-20. Fast food is even cheaper - you can dine for £ 8-10.
• If your trip to London is for three days or more, buy Oyster Card, and you will save at least two times on transport. The price of a transport card depends on the travel area. For travel within the city, a travel card for 1-2 zones for £ 30 is enough. Please note that the Oyster Card requires a £ 5 deposit. When the tourist returns the card, he gets his money back.

• In London a lot of greenery... Check out the free parks such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regence Park, Greenwich Park, and St James's Park. These are not only well-groomed recreation areas. Squirrels, ducks and swans live in the parks.
• In London about 200 free museums... These include the National Gallery, British Museum, National Maritime Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. If the entrance to the museum is paid, order tickets on the Internet, and they will cost 10% less.
• For sightseeing in London grab the London Pass discount card... It offers free, skip-the-line access to 55 museums, including St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, The Tower and London Zoo. These are iconic places that cost £ 15-25 for casual visitors. Cardholders receive a free bus tour of London, discounts at 20 restaurants and shops, and a free city guide with maps. The London Pass will cost £ 62 for a day, £ 85 for 2 days, £ 101 for 3 days, £ 139 for 6 days, and £ 169 for 10 days. A very profitable set of London Pass + Oyster Card: 1 day - £ 75, 2 days - £ 103, 3 days - £ 129. The cards are sold online and delivered to the hotel, Heathrow Airport, train stations and information centers at major metro stations.