🇬🇧 London: Budget Guide
avg $128/dayhostel from $29/nightBest: Apr–May
Daily budget
What does it cost?
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brokepackr
Dorm beds, street food, local transport
Hostel$28/night
Food$41/day
Transport$23/day
Activities$2/day
$94/day total
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backpackr
Most commonMixed dorms + privates, mix of cheap and mid restaurants
Hostel$37/night
Food$59/day
Transport$29/day
Activities$11/day
$128/day total
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flashpackr
Private rooms, restaurants, tours and activities
Hostel$72/night
Food$95/day
Transport$38/day
Activities$22/day
$218/day total
Climate
Weather by Month
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Conditions
12°
5°
Hi / Lo (°C)
40
mm rainfall
75%
Humidity
Getting around
Getting In & Out
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24 hostels indexedAccommodation
Hostel Prices
Hostels from $29/night · 24 hostels indexed
The Backpacker Inn
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$33/night
Central Hostel & Bar
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$30/night
Budget Beds Plus
Mixed dorm · 4-bed
$33/night
Entry
Visa Quick Reference
EU Citizens
Visa-free (ETA required)Stay: 6 months
UK ETA required from 2025 for EU citizens entering without residency.
US / CA / AU
Visa-free (ETA required)Stay: 6 months
UK ETA required. Apply online before travel, £10 fee.
Other nationalities
UK visa requiredStay: Varies
Standard Visitor Visa up to 6 months.
Money
Currency
USD/GBP
~0.79 GBP per USD
British Pound
£
Contactless payments work nearly everywhere. Use Wise or Revolut for best exchange rates. The Oyster card is the most cost-effective way to use the Tube.
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays in London
3
Apr
Good Friday
6
Apr
Easter Monday
4
May
Early May Bank Holiday
31
Aug
Summer Bank Holiday
25
Dec
Christmas Day
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