Aleksandr Belov
Author and editor of the ultramodern-hotels.com blog
Prices in London in 2018: attractions, food, hotels and transport
London is the most visited city not only in Europe, but also in the world. Every year, the capital of England is visited by about 20 million tourists. London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Before the trip, evaluate your financial possibilities! To do this, we analyzed prices in London in 2018 for food in cafes, transport (buses, metro, taxis, bicycle and car rental), hotels, hostels and attractions. The following information will help you to create the optimal budget for your trip.
№ 1. Prices in London for hotels and hostels
| Rating | Number of nights (Double Room) | Dollar (USD) | Pound sterling (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | |||
| Hotels 1 * | 1 | 44.00-90.00 | 33.65-68.84 |
| Hotels 2 ** | 1 | 45.00-150.00 | 34.42-114.73 |
| Hotels 3 *** | 1 | 47.00-230.00 | 35.95-175.92 |
| Hotels 4 *** | 1 | 55.00-300.00 | 42.07-229.46 |
| Hotels 5 **** | 1 | 90.00-650.00 | 68.84-497.17 |
| Hostels | Number of nights (single bed) | 19.00-55.00 | 14.53-42.07 |
| Wombats City Hostel London | 1 | 24.00 | 18.36 |
| Safestay London Elephant & Castle | 1 | 19.00 | 14.53 |
| Astor Hyde Park Hostel | 1 | 20.00 | 15.30 |
№ 2. Prices in London in cafes and restaurants with a menu
Prices with menus in cafes, restaurants, pubs for salads, breakfasts, beer, smoothies, coffee, tea, milkshakes, desserts, seafood, dinners.
Average bill in the cafe (pubs, snackbars, bakeries, coffee houses)
| Cafes (pubs, snackbars, bakeries). Average bill for 1 person | Pound sterling (GBP) | Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total: the daily cost of food for 1 person | 51.00 | 67.12 |
| Breakfast | 11.00 | 14.48 |
| lunch | 17.00 | 22.37 |
| Dinner | 23.00 | 30.27 |
Average bill in restaurants
| Restaurants. Average bill for 1 person | Pound sterling (GBP) | Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total: the daily cost of food for 1 person | 81.00 | 106.60 |
| Breakfast | 15.00 | 19.74 |
| lunch | 26.00 | 34.22 |
| Dinner | 40.00 | 52.64 |
Menu in the cafe
| Menu (cafe, snackbars, pubs) | Pound sterling (GBP) | Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfasts | ||
| Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast | 7.90 | 10.40 |
| Folded egg | 8.90 | 11.71 |
| Brew Brunch Bowl | 10.00 | 13.16 |
| Blueberry Pancakes | 10.90 | 14.34 |
| Sweet Corn Fritters | 12.00 | 15.79 |
| Toasted Banana Bread | 5.90 | 7.76 |
| Treacle Cured Bacon Sandwich | 9.50 | 12.50 |
| Boston Baked Beans | 8.90 | 11.71 |
| Lunch | ||
| Grilled Lamb Kofta | 7.00 | 9.21 |
| Asparagus Quiche | 8.50 | 11.19 |
| Grilled Chicken, Gem & Chicory Salad | 7.00 | 9.21 |
| Hake Fish Cakes | 15.00 | 19.74 |
| Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet | 17.00 | 22.37 |
| Beef Teriyaki | 21.00 | 27.64 |
| Ground Chuck Steak | 15.00 | 19.74 |
| Lamb Skewers | 17.00 | 22.37 |
| Steak Frites | 16.00 | 21.10 |
| Sides | ||
| House Salad | 3.50 | 4.61 |
| Treacle Cured Bacon | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| Steamed Green Beans | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| Creamed Spinach | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| Oak Smoked Salmon | 5.20 | 6.84 |
| Polenta Chips | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| French fries | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| Dessert | ||
| Affogato | 5.90 | 7.76 |
| Waffle Ice Cream Cones | 3.50 | 4.61 |
| Peach Crumble | 4.50 | 5.92 |
| Lemon Panna Cotta | 7.90 | 10.40 |
| Pizza | ||
| Margherita | 7.00 | 9.21 |
| Buffalo Mozzarella | 10.00 | 13.16 |
| Gorgonzola | 9.00 | 11.84 |
| Artichoke | 9.00 | 11.84 |
| Pepperoni & Chorizo | 9.00 | 11.84 |
| Beverages | ||
| Earl Grey Tea | 2.90 | 3.82 |
| Cappuccino | 2.90 | 3.82 |
| Americano | 2.70 | 3.55 |
| Double Macchiato | 2.90 | 3.82 |
| Mocha | 3.20 | 4.21 |
| Espresso | 2.40 | 3.16 |
| Iced Latte | 3.00 | 3.95 |
| Green Tea | 2.90 | 3.82 |
| Juices (orange, apples, peach, plum) | 4.90 | 6.45 |
| Smoothies | 5.50 | 7.24 |
| Beer | 4.50-5.50 | 5.92-7.24 |
| Milkshake | 5.90 | 7.76 |
| Hot Chocolate | 4.50 | 5.92 |
№ 3. Transport prices in London: taxi, metro, car rental
| Types of transport | Dollar (USD) | Pound sterling (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | ||
| Taxi from airport Heathrow to city center London | 70.00-95.00 | 53.54-72.66 |
| 3km (1,86 miles) taxi ride in London | 11.00-16.00 | 8.41-12.24 |
| Metro | ||
| Metro from airport Heathrow to city center London | 7.92 | 6.00 |
| Oyster card for transport | 6.60 | From 5.00 |
| One-way ticket (public transport within the city) | 3.30 | 2.50 |
| Rent a car (economy class) for one day | ||
| Ford Fiesta | 22.00 | 16.83 |
| Ford Focus | 24.00 | 18.36 |
| Hyundai i10 | 26.00 | 19.89 |
| Ford Mondeo | 35.00 | 26.77 |
| Kia Picanto | 42.00 | 32.12 |
| Bike rental | ||
| For 1 hour | 3.96-5.28 | 3.00-4.00 |
| For 2 hours | 7.92-9.23 | 6.00-7.00 |
| For 4 hours | 15.83-17.15 | 12.00-13.00 |
| For 24 hours | 22.43-23.75 | 17.00-18.00 |
№ 4. Prices in London for entertainment and attractions
| List of attractions | Adults (USD) | Children (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| British Museum | Free | Free |
| National Gallery | Free | Free |
| Tower of London | 28.36 | Child (5-15) - 12.80 |
| London Eye | 28.00 | 23.00 |
| SIghtseeing bus tour | 40.00 | 20.00 |
| St. Pauls Cathedral | 22.00 | 10.00 |
| Buckingham Palace | 31.00 | 18.00 |
| Westminster Abbey | 27.00 | 23.00 |
| Churchill War Rooms | 25.00 | 13.00 |
| Madame Tussauds | 45.00 | 38.00 |
| ZSL London Zoo | 32.00 | 24.00 |
| SEA LIFE London Aquarium | 43.00 | 33.00 |
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