Is London busier than Paris?

According to Mastercard, London was the second most visited city in the world in 2018 with 20 million foreign visitors, one place ahead of Paris with 18 million (Bangkok was the most visited, if you are interested). Of note, tourists spend more in London on average than in Paris.



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According to Mastercard, London was the second most visited city in the world in 2018 with 20 million foreign visitors, one place ahead of Paris with 18 million (Bangkok was the most visited, if you are interested).

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First-timers in London may consider the London Pass, a tourist card valid for 1 to 10 days with access to over 80 attractions. In general, people spend more time in London than in Paris.

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Travellers from the US contribute most to the travel industry in the United Kingdom. 3.9 million American tourists visited in 2018 and spent a collective £3.4 billion. The USA, France, and Germany were the top markets in terms of the number of visits to the UK, accounting for 29% of visits in 2018.

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Today, France's GDP per capita is back on top, though just barely (by 0.6% to be precise). Worse, British inequality remains widespread: In terms of purchasing power, the poorest 10% in the UK have disposable incomes that are 22% lower than their French counterparts.

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