How much do five days in London cost?
Budget around €535 per person for five days in London (United Kingdom), flight included: €35 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Lyon in November 2026 — and about €500 on the ground, that is €100 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €35 | €300 | €335 |
| 5 days | €35 | €500 | €535 |
| 7 days | €35 | €700 | €735 |
| 10 days | €35 | €1000 | €1035 |
| 14 days | €35 | €1400 | €1435 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€35 from Lyon), living costs at the country average (€100/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €70 | €350 | €385 |
| Standard | €100 | €500 | €535 |
| Comfort | €180 | €900 | €935 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in London: accommodation ≈ €45, meals ≈ €35, transport and sundries ≈ €20.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | €35 | November 2026 | €535 |
| Nice | €47 | October 2026 | €547 |
| Geneva | €50 | November 2026 | €550 |
| Marseille | €54 | October 2026 | €554 |
| Paris | €66 | November 2026 | €566 |
| Toulouse | €71 | October 2026 | €571 |
| Brussels | €97 | November 2026 | €597 |
| Nantes | €111 | October 2026 | €611 |
| Montpellier | €111 | December 2026 | €611 |
| Bordeaux | €119 | October 2026 | €619 |
| Strasbourg | €158 | December 2026 | €658 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to London to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in London cost?
Budget around €535 per person for five days in London, flight included: €35 for the return flight (best fare observed from Lyon in November 2026) and about €500 on the ground (€100 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €385; in comfort you climb to €935.
What daily budget should I plan for in London?
About €100 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — United Kingdom: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €70 on a shoestring and €180 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is London an expensive destination?
At €100 a day, London is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to London?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €35 from Lyon, up to €158 from Strasbourg. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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