London
Everything you need for your London trip: where to stay, landmarks, weather, currency, and a ready-to-follow daily plan.
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Quick facts
CurrencyBritish Pound Sterling (£)
Best monthsMay, June, September
Suggested trip length5-7 days
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Airports & getting there
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London's largest and most important international airport, about 24km west of central London; connected by the Piccadilly Line, the Elizabeth Line, and the Heathrow Express.
Heathrow Express (non-stop) to London Paddington — about 15 minutes, the most expensive option
Elizabeth Line to Paddington and central London — cheaper and relatively fast
Piccadilly Line Underground to central London — the cheapest, about 50-55 minutes
Taxi or Uber — depends on traffic, usually 45-75 minutes
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London's second-largest airport, about 45km south of central London; serves many low-cost carriers.
Gatwick Express (non-stop) to London Victoria — about 30 minutes
Regular National Rail trains — cheaper, slightly longer
Transit & the transit card
Oyster card / contactless paymentThe easiest payment method for the whole public transport network (Tube, buses, DLR, Overground); international contactless bank cards work directly at roughly the same fares as Oyster, with an automatic daily/weekly cost cap.
The Tube (Underground)London's core transit network, 11 lines covering most tourist landmarks; rush hour (8-9:30 AM, 5-6:30 PM) is very crowded.
Elizabeth LineA relatively new east-west line through central London, useful for quick access to/from Heathrow.
Red buses (London Buses)An extensive network covering areas the Tube doesn't reach directly; card payment only, no cash accepted on board.
Thames Clippers (river taxi on the Thames)A scenic and practical alternative for getting around parallel to the river, passing landmarks like Tower Bridge and The Shard; also paid with the same Oyster/contactless card.
WalkingCentral London (Westminster, South Bank, City of London) is relatively compact, and walking between major landmarks along the riverside is often practical and enjoyable.
Connectivity & eSIM
⚠ Important notice
No known restrictions on internet voice/video calls in the United Kingdom; this is general information, unlike the restrictions common in some Gulf countries.
EE / Vodafone / O2 / Three (tourist SIMs)
Practical recommendation
Cheapest for a short tripA basic tourist SIM from any provider for a few days
Best for heavy dataA large monthly plan instead of relying on an unverified 'Unlimited' label
Best for a family (hotspot)Needs individual confirmation from each provider at purchase time
Activate before travelAn eSIM before travel is a convenient option from most international providers
Recommendation by trip length
3-5 daysA small fixed plan (3-5GB)
7 daysA medium plan (10GB)
10-14 daysA larger plan (15-20GB)
More than two weeksA local monthly SIM instead of a short-term tourist eSIM
London weather month by month, and the best time to travel
January
High/Low8.4° / 2.7°
Rainy days12
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
February
High/Low9.1° / 2.7°
Rainy days10
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
March
High/Low11.8° / 4.2°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
April
High/Low15.1° / 6.0°
Rainy days9
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
May
High/Low18.5° / 9.1°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
June
High/Low21.6° / 12.0°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
July
High/Low23.9° / 14.2°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
August
High/Low23.3° / 14.1°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsHigh
Seasonal price levelHigh
September
High/Low20.2° / 11.6°
Rainy days8
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
October
High/Low15.7° / 8.8°
Rainy days11
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
November
High/Low11.4° / 5.3°
Rainy days11
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
December
High/Low8.8° / 3.1°
Rainy days11
WalkabilityMedium
CrowdsMedium
Seasonal price levelMedium
Best months
For familiesMay, June, and September — good weather with somewhat lower crowds and prices than peak July-August
For budgetOutside June-August (peak season) — noticeably lower hotel prices and demand
For the mildest weatherMay, June, and September — a good balance between weather, crowds, and price
Approximate daily budget
BudgetAbout $75-120/day per person — hostel/budget hotel, public transit (Oyster), affordable food (pubs/food markets), plenty of free activities (the major national museums are free)
Mid-rangeAbout $200-350/day per person — 3-4 star hotel, mid-range restaurants, public transit plus some taxis, paid attractions
LuxuryStarting around $530+/day per person — 5-star hotels, upscale dining, private car/taxi
Where to stay
Westminster — price 5/5 · families 4/5Details ›
Bankside & London Bridge — price 4/5 · families 4/5Details ›
City of London — price 4/5 · families 3/5Details ›
Camden — price 3/5 · families 3/5Details ›
Kensington — price 5/5 · families 5/5Details ›
Spitalfields & Brick Lane — price 3/5 · families 3/5Details ›
Greenwich — price 3/5 · families 4/5Details ›
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Ready-made London itineraries
Hotels in London by area and budget
Bankside & London Bridge
Premier Inn London Southwark (Borough High St) — 3★Budget ›
Hilton London Bankside — 4★Mid-range ›
Shangri-La The Shard, London — 5★Luxury ›
Marlin Apartments London Bridge — 3★Mid-range ›
Camden
The Ridgemount Hotel — 2★Budget ›
Spitalfields & Brick Lane
citizenM Tower of London — 4★Mid-range ›
Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington — 4★Mid-range ›
Greenwich
Novotel London Greenwich — 4★Mid-range ›