London is well known for being one of the most vibrant and lively cities in the world. With so much to see and do it is often hard to know where to start, however London is also notorious for being very expensive in the scheme of things and if you don’t keep a close eye on your money you can easily end up going way over budget. Luckily there are a few things you can do to save money on your trip:

Get Coupons

With so much on offer there is also a lot of competition between restaurants and other tourist attractions. That is great for you the visitor as almost all of them offer special discount vouchers to try and entice people to visit. To take advantage of these you often need to book in advance, so make sure you plan when and where you are going to visit.

Do Free Things

London is full of great free things to do! It has numerous beautiful parks you can take a picnic in. Or why not check out some free art – the Tate gallery houses art from some of the most famous artists from around the world and is completely free to get in!

Hire A Car

Hiring a car will save you money in the long run. Taxi’s are extremely expensive and fares will add up over the duration of your holiday. A great tip is book online in advance. This way you will be getting the lowest possible quotes and the best deals around.

If you have seen any news about UK weather then you may start to worry about the weather and wonder whether you should really visit the place. The thing to remember is that the news only reports the weather extremes, the snow, ice, floods and heat and these things are not normal occurrences in London. The weather in the city tends to often be quite wet but in the summer there are lovely sunny days when the heat is not extreme but just pleasant and it can be just dull and cloudy a lot of the time. The winter can bring snow and ice but the city does tend to be warmer than the outskirts so it is only if you have a hire car and want to explore further than just London that you may want to be a bit more cautious.

Another thing to note is that the weather forecasts are not normally particularly accurate so it is worth being prepared for anything. Even if sunshine is predicted it is always worth carrying an umbrella and if rain is forecast then have your sun block just in case! It is also worth planning indoor and outdoor activities and then picking which one you do depending on the weather. There is plenty to do in either case and it can be annoying if your plans are messed up by the weather so if you are open minded and plan for all occurrences then you will not be disappointed and should have a great time regardless.