London in London with a few pennies in your pocket? No problem – before, this is the beauty! London has the fame of being dear, but with some insiders make -up you can stretch the budget much more than you imagine. From super cheap shuttle to the city center to free museums and cheap street food, here is your guide to explore the capital without emptying the wallet.
Travel comfortably in central London with Flibco
Imagine this: you just got off from a night flight to Stansted, half asleep and looking for a comfortable place where you can sit down. Instead of spending a heritage for a taxi or wasting time with complicated changes of trains, climb on a Flibco bus. Flibco has made a name in Europe offering safe, reliable and – especially cheap shuttle services. The Stanted -London section, launched in April, takes you from the airport to the center in less than an hour, with departures every 30 minutes.
For about £ 14 per tract (prices vary slightly based on date and availability), you guaranteed space for luggage, free Wi-Fi to recover some episode on Netflix, and an open ticket valid until 4:00 in the morning. So if the flight is late – or if you decide to stop for a night curry to Brick Lane – you still covered. Booking is very easy: search “Stansted airport bus”choose your timetable and you’re fine.
Flibco connects Stansted airport with central London
Moved to the city with the convenience of contactless
Once you arrive in the city, the London transport network works practically alone – beat a contactless card or one Oyster Card. Just a touch on the meter’s turnstiles or on the two -story red bus reader, and the daily and weekly rates do the rest. You can travel unlimitedly in areas 1–2 by spending less than £ 8 per day, or about £ 39 for a whole week between Camden, Shoreditch and beyond.
Useful advice: Program the tourist visits outside the top times (before 6:30, from 9:30 to 16:00 or after 19:00) to avoid the crowd and spend a little less. And it evaluates to replace a journey on the meter with a walk along the South Bank – from the London Eye at the Tower Bridge – to save a few pounds and enjoy the panorama on the river.
Eat like a place without emptying the wallet
In London, culinary adventures must not necessarily be expensive. Go to the Borough Market on a Saturday morning to taste fresh pastries and artisan cheeses, or toy east towards the Camden Market, where you can find Bao Bun Caldi or Gourmet chips for about £ 6. On weekdays, supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury’s offer the famous “Meal Deal” – Panino, snacks and drink for about £ 3.50 – for a lunch between one museum and another.
Are you looking for even better occasions? Download the app “Too Good to Go”, which puts you in touch with bars, bakeries and restaurants that sell excess food at bargain prices. You can find delicious meals – even starting from £ 2— and at the same time avoid food waste.
Goditi the free culture
London is a treasure of museums and galleries worldwide with free admission. Spend a quiet afternoon among the finds of the British Museum, admire modern art to the Tate Modern or let yourself be enchanted by Van Gogh’s sunflowers at the National Gallery – all without spending a penny. If the weather allows it, loss in the green of Hyde Park or look for wild deer in Richmond Park, a few minutes by train.
For a bit of history, walk along the South Bank: from the Globe Theater of Shakespeare to the Tower Bridge, with stops to attend street shows and artistic installations. Keep an eye on free temporary exhibitions, outdoor projections and cultural festivals – the London calendar is full of events at zero cost all year round.
Free visit the British Museum in London
Stretches the pounds with pass and day trips
If you want to visit paid attractions – as London Eye or the Shard panoramic terrace – converse the purchase of a city pass to save with packages. The London Pass It can be a real deal if you plan to visit many attractions in a short time, and also includes a panoramic hop-on-hop-off bus tour.
Do you want to explore the surroundings? By direct bus you can reach Oxford, Cambridge or Brighton with only £ 5– £ 7 Return, booking in advance. Small trips to little money: two cities in a weekend, at the price of a coffee.
London evenings without savory receipts
London nights are legendary, but not necessarily expensive. Buy some beer at the Tesco or Sainsbury’s supermarket for a “pre-redrink” in the park-Legal almost everywhere-and then look for bars with evenings for students or Early-Bird offers with free or discounted entrance. In Shoreditch and Soho, the Happy Hour (usually from 17:00 to 19:00) cut the prices of the cocktails in half.
If you want to go dancing, check social media for guest lists or promotional codes that guarantee you free admission within a certain time. And remember: a good atmosphere and engaging music are worth more than a VIP table.
The lively nightlife of London
Walk, pedal and discover hidden gems
Do not underestimate the pleasure of exploring on foot. The street artists of Covent Garden, the eccentric shops of Neal’s Yard or alleys full of shoreditch graffiti are better discovered at a slow step. Do you want to cover more ground? The Santander Cycles bikes unlock with £ 2 per day plus smaller supplements: ideal for moving from a park to a market, without taxi.
London can shine with luxury hotels and starred restaurants, but its real magic is found in unexpected discoveries around every corner – and most costs almost nothing. From the Shuttle Flibco to the city center, to the laps in the metro with the Oyster Card, to the street food at mini prices, you can live largely with a small budget. Bring the desire to explore with you, recharge your Oyster Card and prepare to conquer the city – help to spend a fortune.
Have a nice trip … and good savings!
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