What is the best time to visit London and Paris?

Best Time to Visit London and Paris The largest crowds occur between May and September and during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. The best times for this London Paris itinerary are late April into May and the month of October. Temperatures are pleasant and crowds are manageable.



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The best time to visit London is usually between May and June or September and October when the weather is still warm but there are fewer tourists. There are great activities to do in London any time of the year, so you will still have a great time even if you go outside of these months.

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Spring (especially April and May) and autumn (particularly September and October) are ideal for visiting Paris – crowds are thinner, but the weather is temperate and lovely.

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The cheapest time of year to visit London is from November to March. This is when prices for hotels and flights are typically lower, but you'll need to deal with colder weather and more rain.

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IMHO start in London. Stay 3 days, 4 days tops, and plan side trips out of the City (if you don't find time for them, great, but have them planned just in case you find London a little underwhelming, which some people do). In Paris, stay at least 3-5 days and plan some half-day trips.

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Eurostar will take you from London to Paris. Eurostar has been recently found as the cheapest option from $61 round-trip.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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On paper you have a choice of three modes of travel using public transport between London and Paris, train, coach and air. In reality the vast majority of people travelling city centre to city centre choose the Eurostar train service. As the fastest and most stress free option it is with good reason.

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Absolutely — taking the train from London to Paris is always worth it. Even if all you have is one day, you can still make it the best day ever. What is this? But if you're only visiting Paris for one day, it's best to plan your trip carefully so that you get as much out of it as you can.

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Book early to get the best prices With Eurostar, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance and the earlier you book, the better value the fares.

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Also, what you can do if you feel like it is to do both places. Use London as your first stop to get your feet wet and then head on over to Paris. Spending 4 or so days in London you will eventually feel comfortable traveling solo and have some idea on how to travel. Then you can head on over to Paris for 4 days too.

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3 days in Paris is enough to see all of the major sights and tourist attractions that the city has to offer. But, if you have longer in the city, you can dig a little deeper into the Parisian lifestyle, explore a few of the local hotspots, and find some of Paris's hidden gems.

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Paris in a week is kind of the perfect amount of time to see the city. It leaves plenty of time to discover both the main attractions like the Louvre and even enjoy smaller, hidden gems like a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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