LadyZ asked:
My husband and I are going to London, England for 8 days in May. How much money will we need for meals, excursions, souvenirs, spending money, etc.?
My husband and I are going to London, England for 8 days in May. How much money will we need for meals, excursions, souvenirs, spending money, etc.?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
My husband and I are going to London, England for 8 days in May and I have no idea how much anything costs in the UK. How much money will we need (for the two of us) for meals, excursions, souvenirs, spending money, etc.?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
Figure out what you plan/can afford to spend per day, then look up the exchange rate – which is, now, unbelievably bad – thanks to Bush. Take that figure, add 30 % more, and take Traveler’s Checks for the most part – not all cash.
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i live in england and i say you would proberly need to exchange money to the amount of at least £400/£600 ignore that comment above that is totally incorrect
I found the prices in the UK to be double the US. In London double again. ATMs (cash machines) are at all banks. Everybody uses them and the local banks have no surcharges, the exchange rate is lower and if your bank doesn’t have a surcharge your a lot better off than with travelers checks. Splurge on a great meal, stay in a hostel or outside the city ant take trains. Shop the local markets for B’fast and do a picnic lunch. Traffic is terrible so use the Tube.
bring alot of money this country is so greedy and expensive
Hi Twinpea
I hope you have a geat visit to London.
As others have said, London is always an expensive place (I live here so I know!!) and the exchange rate makes things even worse at the moment for American visitors.
A lot depends though on how well you want to eat. Here is a rough guide per person:
Breakfast: Coffee and pastries £4, cooked breakfast in a cafe: £6
Lunch: Nice sandwiches bought from a deli: £4. Traditional pub lunch: £7. Set price menu in cheaper restaurat: £10 – £12
Dinner: Low priced chain restaurant (Pizza Hut) £10. Two courses in medium priced restaurant: £15-£20. Three courses in better quality restaurant: £35-£40. Not includin wine. Of course, you can always go mad and eat in London’s top places, such as The Ivy, Wiltons, River Cafe and end up spending £100+ per person.
I don’t know much about excursions, but you might want to buy tickets for the London Tour Company which enables you to hop on and off the open top tour buses as and when you want.
If you are planning to use public transport, (most Londoners use the Tube to get around) you should also each get an Oyster Prepayment Card from any train station. Put £10 on each as this provides you with 50% cheaper train travel than buying individual tickets.
Like any big city, London can be very expensive if you go to the tourist places, but try and find the small cafe’s and restaurants away from the main roads and you will eat for half the price.
If you would like more specific information, I am happy to help. Email me via my yahoo account.
Lots
do not bring cash as there is a lot of street crime but London is an expensive city so be prepared