London is one of the most expensive cities around the globe. However, certain cheap hotel accommodation and travel deals are available that could be taken advantage of to reduce the cost of travel to London. This kind of saving in your spending could be done, if you know which cheap offers are worth considering.
The starting point of saving money in London travel is in booking a flight that is quite cheap in bargain. Due to the intense competition in air travel, because of the growing number of no-frills airlines, many of them offer last minute flights and special offers that are very cheap. Have a detailed discussion with your travel agent or browse through the net to compare the offer of different airlines. Most likely, you would be able to obtain a flight to London that is cheap and suits your budget.
The second option in money saving is the selection of the hotel accommodation. There are several budget hotels in London, where you would be able to stay at prices ranging from £10 to £27 a day. Most of these hotels include bed and a free breakfast as a cheap package deal. Mid-size hotels are available in the range of £35 to £65 a day. High-class 4-star and 5-star luxury hotels would cost you upward of £100 a day. Most of these hotels offer only stay at their basic price. Breakfast, lunch and other food & beverage expenses, as well as tax, would be extra.
Further, traveling around in London can also be done in a very cheap manner, with several attractive options available. The most important among them is the London Pass. The London Pass is available at £39 for 1-day travel for an adult, while 2-day, 3-day and 6-day passes cost £57, £73 and £112, respectively. Moreover, this pass offers you free entry to more than 55 tourist attractions in London. Additionally, several restaurants, shops and entertainment places like theaters allow special discount prices in the range of 10% to 50% discounts on the basic price. You can also skip queues at many tourist attractions and walk in straightaway, saving valuable time. You not only get free public transport with this London Pass, but also receive a free 160-page guidebook and £425 worth of value. There is no better and cheaper way than London Pass to visit the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, London Zoo and Kensington Palace, the top 5 tourist attractions in London.
If you are on a business visit to London and still wish to save money, there are several cheap car rental agencies that provide you either self-driven or chauffeured cars or vans at bargain prices. On the other hand, if you are a person who wishes maximum luxury; chauffeur-driven luxury cars and limousines, including a Ferrari F430 can be rented. Cheap car rental charges are around £17 to £24 a day and in the range of £120 to £170 a week. Luxury car rentals come at £50 a day and £350 a week. Most of the car rental quotes include insurance and tax. Weekend car rental packages are also available both in the cheap and in the luxury categories.
From the above, it is clear that travel to London could be undertaken either on a cheap, shoestring budget or on a luxurious style, depending on your budget. However, it would be advisable to make proper reservations well before the starting of the journey to London, by consulting your travel agent, to avoid last minute hitches or discomfort.
