United Kingdom Travel Guide
How much does it cost to travel to United Kingdom?
Compare realistic costs for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday holiday spending in United Kingdom.
Typical daily budget
£70–£140
Flight from UK
Domestic
Currency
Pound sterling (£)
Best for
Year-round
United Kingdom travel costs
What should you budget for United Kingdom?
United Kingdom can suit a range of travel budgets, with prices varying by destination, season and accommodation style.
Travelling outside the busiest periods and booking key parts of your trip early can help you get better value.
Example 7-night trip
£700–£1,350
Estimated per person from the UK
Daily spending
United Kingdom cost breakdown
Use these figures as a starting point when planning your daily spending money.
Accommodation
Per person, per night
£35–£59
£77–£133
Food & Drink
Per person, per day
£24–£38
£42–£70
Local Transport
Per person, per day
£5–£20
£15–£35
Activities
Per person, per day
£10–£30
£25–£60
Where to go
Popular destinations in United Kingdom
Travel costs can vary considerably depending on which destination you choose.
Destination guide
→London
Plan a trip to London with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£45–£90
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Destination guide
→Edinburgh
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Typical daily budget
£50–£100
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Destination guide
→Manchester
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Typical daily budget
£55–£110
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Destination guide
→Liverpool
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Typical daily budget
£60–£120
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Destination guide
→York
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Typical daily budget
£45–£130
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Destination guide
→Bath
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Typical daily budget
£50–£90
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→Bristol
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Typical daily budget
£55–£100
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Destination guide
→Cardiff
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Typical daily budget
£60–£110
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Destination guide
→Belfast
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Typical daily budget
£45–£120
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Destination guide
→Glasgow
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Typical daily budget
£50–£130
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Destination guide
→Oxford
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Typical daily budget
£55–£90
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Destination guide
→Cambridge
Plan a trip to Cambridge with a practical starting budget for accommodation, food, local transport, attractions and everyday spending.
Typical daily budget
£60–£100
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When to go
Best time to visit United Kingdom
The best time depends on your trip style. Shoulder seasons can offer a useful balance of weather, crowds and value, while peak periods are usually busier.
Best value
Spring / early autumn
Hottest
Jul–Aug
Cheapest
Off-season
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