Quick answer: a weekend in London costs about £280–£520 per person for two nights, with train travel from London and a mid-range hotel room shared between two.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “What a weekend in London costs”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/weekend-cost/london/
The figures below are built from the same ranges we publish in the London guide, so the total and the individual costs agree with each other.
What a weekend costs, line by line
| Item | Per person | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Train, return from London | £60–£140 | 25% |
| Two nights, per person (sharing) | £120–£220 | 43% |
| Food and drink, two days | £75–£120 | 24% |
| Local transport | £10–£16 | 3% |
| One paid attraction | £14–£22 | 5% |
Total per person: £280–£520
Compiled 2026-11-12 from our own partner searches. Mid-range, not budget and not luxury.
Where the money goes
Travel and accommodation take most of it: two nights, per person (sharing) and train, return from london are the two lines with the widest spread, which is also where you have the most room to move. Booking six to eight weeks out, and avoiding a Friday departure, usually does more than switching hotels.
How to spend less
- Midweek beats the weekend here, on the fare and on the room.
- Move a block off the square or the promenade and the hotel drops by a fifth for a five-minute walk.
- Book one paid attraction, not three. The British Museum and the National Gallery, both free is the one most people would keep.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekend in London?
Budget £280–£520 per person for two nights, including the train, a mid-range hotel room shared between two, food, local transport and one paid attraction.
What is the cheapest part of a weekend in London?
The fare is the part that moves: shifting the dates a week can beat any hotel discount. London hotel prices move less than air fares outside peak dates.
Does this include spending money?
That covers food, getting around and one paid attraction. Leave out shopping, drinks after dinner, insurance and airport parking.