Should I get pounds before I go to London?

Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip.
Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.



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If you have plenty of time before leaving, then you should consider getting some pounds or find a travel card that suits you. The security of having some British pounds as soon as you arrive in London is nice but make sure you always find the best place to exchange your money.

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We recommend the following budget per person for 7 days in the UK: Budget trip: £385. Mid-range trip: £945. Luxury trip: £2000.

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Do I need to bring cash to the UK? It's a good idea to have small amounts of cash to hand. You may need coins or notes when parking, or require some for tipping. When paying for small items it can also be simpler to hand over a few coins than a card or a banknote.

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Buy currency before you travel. Doing so gives you time to shop around for the best rate. Plus, when you arrive, you won't have to immediately find a bank or currency exchange. Do some research ahead of time to see if US dollars are widely accepted at places you plan to go to.

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It isn't enough for accomodation, not really even if the whole £500 is just for the accomodation. Accommodation would cost more than that, and you would have to have at least £300 for food. If you wanted to visit places like the Tower of London, and even St Paul's Cathedral you would need about £200 for that.

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Overall, you can plan to spend an average of around £75-£180 per day while visiting London. The lower costs will apply if you\x27re staying outside ... A 1-day metro ticket for zones 1 and 2 (where most tourist attractions are) costs 6.60 Pounds and the 1-day Travelcard for the same areas costs ...

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If you haven't been to London, that's fine if you want time to explore on your own and maybe see places that the average tourist doesn't see, but I would do this in addition to the main attractions. For this type of itinerary, for the answer of “how many days to visit London,” I would recommend 7 to 10 days.

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