Mid-Range Travel Guide: United Kingdom

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique B&Bs, Airbnb apartments, chain hotels outside city centers

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Mix of pub dining, casual restaurants, some fine dining experiences, hotel breakfasts, afternoon tea occasionally

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Standard train tickets, occasional taxis, rental cars for day trips, underground passes in cities

Activities

$30-70 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, theater shows, museums with audio guides, day trips to countryside

Book train tickets well in advance for savings of 50-70% compared to same-day purchases

Eat lunch at pubs instead of dinner for typically 30-40% lower prices on the same dishes

Stay in accommodations outside central London and commute in for savings of 40-60% on lodging

Take advantage of free museum admission - most major museums don't charge entry fees

Buy groceries from budget supermarket chains rather than convenience stores for 40-50% savings

Use city day passes for public transport instead of individual tickets for 20-35% savings

Visit during shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October) for accommodation discounts of 25-40%

Taking taxis everywhere instead of public transport - typically costs 4-6 times more than buses and trains

Eating all meals in tourist areas near major attractions where prices are typically 50-100% higher

Booking same-day train travel instead of advance tickets, which can cost 3-4 times more

Staying only in central London when day trips to other cities would provide better value and variety