| It's no secret that London prices are among the | | | | cheapest option for your journey, if you are travelling |
| highest in the UK, whether you're referring to | | | | a short distance on a single trip buy a standard |
| property, hotel prices, or the cost of a pint of beer | | | | journey ticket. Otherwise opt for a daily travelcard |
| you can expect to pay that bit more in the capital. | | | | which could save you a fair amount if you are making |
| For London's inhabitants higher wages balance out the | | | | several different journeys. |
| equally high cost of living, but for tourists the prices | | | | For some journeys a bus may be more appropriate in |
| can seem a little too expensive. However there are | | | | which case fairs start at £1.20 for a single |
| some gems to be found that could make your next | | | | journey. |
| visit to London more affordable. | | | | If you wish to venture outside the city low cost car |
| Hotels: | | | | hire starting at £9 per day is available from Sixti |
| Even the basic Central London hotels charge up to | | | | a cheaper brand from the car hire firm Sixt. |
| £100 per night, so aim for hotels on the | | | | Attractions: |
| outskirts. Bed and breakfast guesthouses within a | | | | London offers some fantastic museums, many of |
| 20-minute tube ride the centre start from £25 | | | | which are free to visit. The natural history museum is |
| per night and offer a more relaxed atmosphere to | | | | great for all ages offering a huge range of exhibits |
| the hectic city life. If you are keen to stay within the | | | | including a gigantic T-Rex dinosaur. |
| centre try popular hotel chains such as Ibis or Travel | | | | There are also some fantastic attractions that charge |
| Lodge which offer savings for advanced bookings. | | | | a reasonable admission fee including London Zoo with |
| For something a bit different some of the London | | | | family tickets priced at £47 and a single adult |
| universities will rent out empty student dormitories | | | | ticket £14.50. |
| from £25 per night. | | | | Food and Drink: |
| Transport: | | | | London offers a fine array of restaurants and bars |
| The most efficient way to travel around London is | | | | that will suit all tastes, for something a little different |
| on the tube an underground train network. If you are | | | | try Fire and Stone in Convent Garden which offers |
| travelling to London by train from elsewhere in | | | | unique pizzas from £6.95. Bodeans BBQ |
| England enquire at your departing station about | | | | restaurant in Soho which serves a variety of |
| purchasing a London travelcard with your regular train | | | | succulent barbecued meat with main courses starting |
| ticket, this usually works out cheaper than buying in | | | | at £7.50. |
| London. | | | | Whatever decisions you make on your next trip to |
| If you are already in London try to establish the | | | | London make sure you're not being ripped off! |