Holiday To London On A Budget – Here’s How You Do It


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Are You Travelling To London Soon For A Holiday? Here’s How You Can Have The Full London Holiday Experience On A Budget. 

Going on holiday can be a very costly experience, especially if you’re looking to travel during the holiday season. Things like flight tickets, accommodations, and activities can rack up an expensive amount. At Clooper, we are here to show you that it does not have to cost you an arm and a leg to travel. Here’s how you and your loved ones can go on a fun holiday to London on a budget. 

How To Travel On A Budget

Travel is a huge part of going on holiday. Everything is costly: travelling to the airport, buying and boarding the flight, and paying for the baggage. And once you are in holiday mode, the travel expenses only continue. Without a clear and direct budgeting plan, you may rack up quite a large travel bill while on holiday. There are several ways you can limit your travel expenses while on vacation. The first way you can reduce spending a lot of money while travelling is to book your tickets three months in advance. If you’re looking to travel to London during the holiday season, the ticket price will likely be pricey. So, booking the tickets in advance will ensure that you get better and more affordable deals. 

Instead of booking a cab to the airport, we recommend asking a friend for a ride. Alternatively, take the bus halfway and take a taxi for the rest of your journey. And once you have arrived at your destination, we recommend trying to gain access to a city pass. London is a fantastic city for travel as they offer, The London Pass. The London Pass allows you to explore the city on a 1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour. The city also offers the Visitor Oyster Card (travel card). 

And finally, we recommend splitting the travel cost, so why not have a travel buddy with you or two. Having a friend while travelling will most likely decrease how much you spend on travel individually. An added benefit is that you will most likely feel safer while travelling.

Cheap Forms Of Leisure’s

There are many places to visit while in London. And lots of activities to do in the city. Both of which do not have to be expensive. Westminster Walking Tour | Royal London | Free Tours by Foot offers free tour guides to famous landmarks in London. You can explore well-known places such as Royal Westminster, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and more. 

London is also a great city to explore on a budget because of the many iconic landmarks you can visit for free. Landmarks such as Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, and  The Queen’s House. These well-known landmarks are full of British history and culture. There’s no better way to spend your holiday in London than to visit these iconic buildings. 

There are also many well-known parks to visit in the city. We recommend visits to Greenwich Park, Olympic Park and Richmond Park. These parks are a great place to escape the noise of busy London and relax. 

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While visiting these parks, you can also have picnics. Going on picnics is a way to budget instead of going to restaurants every night. London also offers a large pallet of street food services. Especially around East London. While in East London, there are also many places to shop. If you aren’t looking to spend much money, we recommend shopping in little boutiques around Bricklane and Islington. Moreover, this is a great way to save money and support small businesses. 

Although it’s convenient to budget while on holiday, it’s also good to treat yourself while on your break. Not far from East London is Oxford Street. Oxford Street is a well-known attraction for tourists. Oxford Street is full of shops where you can treat yourself to a dress or two. Many tourist bikers offer rides through the area. London is also known for its incredible nightlife. While on holiday, you can visit the fun clubs in Oxford Street. Many of these clubs are very affordable. We recommend researching all the clubs in the area and finding the one that suits you best. And have fun and create memories. 

Visit Clooper

Your holiday can only begin once you know where you are staying. We recommend staying somewhere within walking distance to parks, restaurants, landmarks etc. Staying in a local part of London allows you to save money on transportation. So if you’re ready to book that accommodation, visit Clooper. Clooper has a gamut of service apartments you can book for holidays. You can view Clooper’s opulent serviced apartments here. If you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway instead of an extended holiday, click here to find out how to plan a successful weekend getaway. Clooper offers you a stress-free process to find suitable accommodation that matches your needs.