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