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According to Price of Travel, the average cost estimate for those visiting London on a backpacking budget is $106 per day and those who are staying in three star hotels during their trip can easily expect to spend a whopping $180 or more on a daily basis. However, with London being a major hub for most of Europe, it’s hard to avoid the bustling city entirely. That fact inspired us to compose a list of some simple money saving tips to try out when you’re next in town.
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Spend some time taking in free attractions. Even if paintings aren’t your cup of tea, you should definitely consider visiting some of the many state-run and completely free museums in London. While artwork is indeed the starring attraction at places like the National Portrait Gallery, other museums such as the National History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood focus on different subject matter. Those who enjoy historic churches and don’t mind attending religious services should note that a number of these building can be visited free-of-charge during such times. Free concerts can often be found a number of venues as well. In fact, a quick online search will no doubt bring up a further sampling of the free activities that take place in London on either a regular or temporary basis, so don’t forget to do your research.
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Make some of your own meals. This all around budget tip is good for any locale and London is no exception. After all, everyone knows that a homemade meal isn’t going to put as much a dent in your wallet as dining out would and the quality of home cooked fare is oftentimes better. The same concept applies when traveling. For about $6, you can have all the PB&J sandwiches you can eat in one week. Of course, there are plenty of great budget places to be found in London as well as some splurges that are worth the expense but self-catering is generally a no fail way to save some dough.
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Purchase an Oyster Card for use on public transportation. These handy prepaid tickets help put a limit to how much one person can spend while zooming round town. Fares are based on the travel zones that exist around the city and unlimited daily travel in zones 1 to 6 only costs £8.80 for an adults. City visitors from outside the United Kingdoms will want to purchase their cards when they reach London because international shipping charges can be somewhat excessive.
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Did you find these tips helpful? Or do you have any suggestions of your own for saving money in the big city? Tell us all about it in the comment section below.
Sources: Price of Travel; Lonely Planet; Trip Advisor; Travel Start; Transport for London website
