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How to save money on your holiday to London

While an eternally fashionable destination, London is also one of the most expensive places to go on holiday, be it a long weekend or a longer stay.

While an eternally fashionable destination, London is also one of the most expensive places to go on holiday, be it a long weekend or a longer stay. So if you're looking to save as much money as possible, one of the best things to do is to draw up an itinerary of your trip before you go away, and stick to it. Set yourself a budget for each day, and remember to include the cost of food and travel in your itinerary. Research accommodation and sight-seeing tours before you leave, as you may end up paying more for them once you arrive in the UK's capital City. When it comes to accommodation, it's best to have a friend who lives in London already, who you can stay with for free, but if you're not lucky enough to have a Londoner in your circle of friends, stick to familiar hotel chains, you'll find that they often do great deals online, so check their website well in advance of your travel date to see what's on offer. As previously mentioned, food can, excuse the pun, eat up a lot of your cash, but you can eat in London on a budget, there are many cheap cafes and restaurants around, but choose wisely, and make sure you don't eat more than you can afford. When it comes to travel, public transport is the way to save money, as traveling by black taxi cab is one of the most expensive ways to get around the City. Look into purchasing a travel card, which can dramatically reduce the cost of traveling around London daily. If you're looking for an expensive way to travel to London, then flying is often the cheapest way to get there. Many airlines offer cheap flights to London if you contact them directly, so it's worth checking their websites for deals before you travel, as relying on last minute deals doesn't always work, and can lead to travelers spending more on their plane tickets than they originally intended.