Quick answer: a weekend in York costs about £215–£395 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 York costs”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/weekend-cost/york/
The figures below are built from the same ranges we publish in the York 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 | £40–£110 | 25% |
| Two nights, per person (sharing) | £90–£150 | 39% |
| Food and drink, two days | £60–£95 | 25% |
| Local transport | £10–£16 | 4% |
| One paid attraction | £14–£22 | 6% |
Total per person: £215–£395
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. York Minster, including the tower if you can manage 275 steps is the one most people would keep.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekend in York?
Budget £215–£395 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 York?
Dates matter more than hotels here, and a week either way can save more than a cheaper room. York hotel prices move less than air fares outside peak dates.
Does this include spending money?
It covers eating, local transport and a single ticket. Outside the figure: shopping, after-dinner drinks, insurance, airport parking.