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London Budget Planner

Plan your London trip finances before you go

Pre-Trip Costs

Flights: £ ______
Travel insurance: £ ______
UK ETA (if required): £10 per person
Visitor Oyster card (optional pre-load): £ ______
Pre-booked attraction tickets: £ ______
Accommodation deposit / full payment: £ ______

Daily Budget Per Person (London Averages)

Budget: £80–120/day (hostel, self-catering, free museums, buses)
Mid-range: £150–220/day (3-star hotel, casual dining, mix of paid/free)
Premium: £280–400/day (4-star hotel, good restaurants, paid attractions)
Transport (Zone 1–2, daily cap): ~£8–14/day
Lunch: £8–15 (café/market) to £20–35 (restaurant)
Dinner: £15–25 (casual) to £50–100+ (fine dining)
Coffee: £3.50–5.50 per cup

My Trip Budget

Number of nights: ______
Accommodation total: £ ______
Airport transfers (return): £ ______
Daily transport budget × __ days: £ ______
Meals budget × __ days: £ ______
Attractions and experiences: £ ______
Shopping budget: £ ______
Contingency / emergencies (10%): £ ______
TOTAL: £ ______

Budget Tips

All major national museums are free (British Museum, V&A, Natural History Museum)
Buy an Oyster/contactless - daily transport caps save money
Eat lunch at markets (Borough Market, Leather Lane, Spitalfields) - cheaper and better
Book theatre tickets via TKTS booth or day seats - 25–50% off
Avoid taxis for long journeys - use Tube or rideshare