London from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in London, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my London tripDay to day in London, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$57 | A$73 |
| A balanced mix | A$119 | A$136 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$189 | A$206 |
- Local transport: about A$17 a day. Taxi: A$8 to start, then A$7.01 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$38 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 13% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: tfl.gov.uk, tubenotifications.co.uk, taxi-point.co.uk; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are May to October. April is the driest month (42 mm of rain) and November the wettest (74 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit United Kingdom, place by placeCompare: Ireland or United Kingdom · United Kingdom or France · United Kingdom or Italy · United States or United Kingdom
Visa for Australians
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Fee: £20 a person.
Allow at least 7 days before you fly.
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in London
The Coach & Horses, Soholandmark · a couple of hours
Tower Bridgebridge · a couple of hours
Borough Marketmarket · a couple of hoursFood market by London Bridge; lunch from the stalls
Portobello Road Marketmarket · half a daySaturday is antiques day, when all five sections open
Camden Marketmarket · half a dayOpen all week; busiest at the weekend
Old Spitalfields Marketmarket · a couple of hoursOpen daily; vintage market on Thursdays
Columbia Road Flower Marketmarket · a couple of hoursSundays 8am to 2pm only
Tower of Londoncastle · half a day
Buckingham Palacepalace · a couple of hoursBook ahead. Open July to September. State Rooms open late July to September only
Hampton Court Palacepalace · half a dayGardens with the famous maze and the Tudor kitchens
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in London cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$73 a person a day eating street food, A$136 with a balanced mix and A$206 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit London?
The most pleasant months are May to October. April is the driest month (42 mm of rain) and November the wettest (74 mm); daytime highs run from 7 to 23 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for United Kingdom?
Electronic Travel Authorisation, £20. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in London?
The Coach & Horses, Soho, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Portobello Road Market, Camden Market.
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