Is it expensive to drive in London?

Driving a petrol-fueled car in London costs more than in any other city in the world except Hong Kong, according to a new ranking, partly due to the capital's congested roads. Running a petrol car cost £2,512 ($3,070) last year, about £550 more than in 2021, location technology business TomTom said Wednesday.



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London offers a vast, reliable (mostly) network of public transport. So unless you live in an area with little public transport, or very far away from a public transport station, travelling in London is fairly easy. Groceries are delivered by all supermarkets, so no need to get a car just for that.

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Every year, as train prices go up, car rental becomes a better option for budget travelers in Europe. While solo car travel is expensive, three or four people sharing a rented car will usually travel cheaper than the same group using rail passes.

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Don't rent a car when you're in a city. Renting a car in the United Kingdom can be great for exploring the countryside. But driving in London or Manchester has the same frustrations as elsewhere in the world. Instead, plan on using public transit and cabs to get around.

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For a typical car owner, the cost for every 1,000 of driving is around £470 (since the running costs per mile are 47p). How much does a car cost per month in the UK? The average cost of owning a car is around £296 per month in the UK, given average annual costs to own a car.

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Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles driving into central London between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

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The train is the easiest way to travel the UK but catching buses with Megabus or National Express is often the cheapest way to travel the UK. Is the train cheaper than the bus in England? Often the bus is cheaper, especially when moving between smaller cities.

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Buses are also cheaper than trains, with a flat fare of £1.65 per single journey. You can take two bus journeys for the price of one if you touch in using the same card on the second journey within an hour, thanks to the “Hopper Fare”.

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Many bus routes cover the entire city and run 24 hours a day. According to the London visitor's bureau, routes Nos. 9, 14, 15 and 22 are particularly good for sightseeing. Transport for London (TfL) oversees a variety of rail options.

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