iGotTrip🇬🇧 United Kingdom Trip Budget Calculator
London rivals Paris and New York for cost, but its free museum policy is a budget game-changer — the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, and Natural History Museum cost nothing to enter. The Tube and buses are comprehensive but pricey; a Visitor Oyster card with daily caps keeps transit predictable. Accommodation is the single biggest expense.
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How much does a London trip cost?
A standard 5-day London trip for 2 travelers runs about £1,920 total. Pub meals cost £12–18, a Visitor Oyster card caps daily transit at £8.50 (zones 1–2), and central hotels start at £180/night.
Are London museums really free?
Yes — the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and V&A are all free to enter. Special exhibitions charge, but the permanent collections cost nothing. This makes London's culture budget lower than Paris or Rome.
Cash or card in London?
London is nearly cashless — cards and contactless payments (including Apple/Google Pay) work everywhere, including the Tube. Many pubs and markets now refuse cash entirely. Carry a little for tips only.