How much does a trip to The United Kingdom cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed£1,540 48%
- Food£840 26%
- Transport£350 11%
- Sights£490 15%
What a day costs in The United Kingdom
Per person, in GBP
A mid-range day in The United Kingdom costs about £230 per person: £110 for a bed, £60 for food, £25 for local transport and £35 for sights. On a budget the same day is about £68; in comfort, about £450. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $308.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightLondon, per person · Source | £35 | £110 | £180 |
| Food a dayThree meals in London · Source | £25 | £60 | £120 |
| Transport a dayLondon, local travel · Source | £8 | £25 | £70 |
| Sights a dayLondon, paid attractions · Source | Free | £35 | £80 |
| A day in total | £68 | £230 | £450 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Callum Reid against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
The United Kingdom trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to £3,220.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £204$273 | £690$924 | £1,350$1,807 |
| 7 days | £476$637 | £1,610$2,156 | £3,150$4,217 |
| 14 days | £952$1,275 | £3,220$4,311 | £6,300$8,435 |
| 30 days | £2,040$2,731 | £6,900$9,238 | £13,500$18,075 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does The United Kingdom cost per day?
For one person, about £68 on a budget, £230 mid-range or £450 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in The United Kingdom?
For one person, about £476 on a budget, £1,610 mid-range or £3,150 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in The United Kingdom?
About £1,904 on a budget, £6,440 mid-range or £12,600 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is The United Kingdom expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in The United Kingdom costs about $308. Of the 112 destinations we price, 105 are cheaper and 6 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to The United Kingdom?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: £110 of the £230 a day, about 48%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.