Taipei from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Taipei, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Taipei tripDay to day in Taipei, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £12 | £15 |
| A balanced mix | £27 | £29 |
| Mostly restaurants | £43 | £45 |
- Local transport: about £2 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £0.59 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £10 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, taipeitourism.org, en.wikivoyage.org; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
17°F
18°M
20°A
24°M
27°J
29°J
30°A
30°S
28°O
25°N
22°D
18°
The most pleasant months are October to April. February is the driest month (88 mm of rain) and June the wettest (270 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Taipei
Longshan Templetemple · a couple of hoursBusiest and most atmospheric in the early evening
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hallmonument · a couple of hoursChanging of the guard on the hour
National Palace Museummuseum · half a dayHome of the Jadeite Cabbage; audio guide recommended
Taipei 101 Observatorytower · a couple of hoursBuy a timed ticket; clear days give views to the mountains
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) trailviewpoint · a couple of hoursSteep steps, 20-30 minutes up; arrive before sunset for the classic Taipei 101 shot
Beitou Hot Springshot spring · half a dayPublic pools and hotel spas on the MRT line; see the Thermal Valley and the Hot Spring Museum
Taipei Zoozoo · half a day
Yangmingshan National Parkpark · a full dayCherry and calla-lily season is February to April; sulphur vents at Xiaoyoukeng
Shilin Night Marketmarket · a couple of hours
Raohe Street Night Marketmarket · a couple of hours
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 Taipei cost?
Food and getting around come to about £15 a person a day eating street food, £29 with a balanced mix and £45 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
The most pleasant months are October to April. February is the driest month (88 mm of rain) and June the wettest (270 mm); daytime highs run from 17 to 30 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Taiwan?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Taipei?
Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, Taipei 101 Observatory, Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) trail.
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