London has so much to offer which is why the nation’s capital attracts a significant amount of visitors every day. However London can prove expensive, especially for people from northern areas of the United Kingdom, luckily there are a range of tricks you can use to save money on your stay. If you are planning on parking in London you should look ahead in advance at the cheapest places you can park your car to save more money during your stay.
Consider Staying In A Hostel Instead Of A Hotel
There are two types of hostel rooms, shared and private. If you are staying in a shared room you will be sleeping in a larger room that probably has multiple bunk beds, you will likely be sleeping in the same room as strangers. This may put some people off, but as long as you stay vigilant and ensure that your belongings are locked away safely you are unlikely to encounter any problems. Hostels with shared rooms are the cheapest choice for tourists to stay in and could allow you to save a lot of money on your accommodation costs throughout your stay.
Another type of hostel room type is a private room, this is where you and your travel companions can stay in your own private room with a lock on the door. This option is slightly more expensive than staying in shared rooms however staying in hostels in general can mean that you can save big on costs. Staying will likely mean that you won’t get breakfast cooked for you, but you can sometimes find hostels that have a complete kitchen including a fridge, microwave and oven. Allowing you to cook your own food instead of buying takeout during your stay, can in turn allow you to save big on the cost of your food during your trip.
Plan Your Transportation In Advance
If you are planning on travelling to London on the train you can save money by booking your trip a few weeks or even months before your trip, allowing you to snap up discounted rail tickets. You should also ensure that you have a railcard as a railcard allows passengers to save ⅓ of their rail fare. If you already have a railcard make sure that it is up to date so you don’t encounter any problems during your trip. You can achieve similar savings when booking car parking spaces in advance. You can also use car parking apps such as JustPark which allows people living in residential properties to rent out parking spaces outside their houses to tourists for short-term use, this can work out cheaper than parking at conventional city centre car parks.
Use Money Off Vouchers When Eating Out As Much As Possible
If you find yourself eating out during your stay you should look online if there are any money-off deals that you can take advantage of, which can potentially knock a tidy sum off your overall bill. You may also find deals on the menu of the restaurant, offering deals such as curry and a pint for £X amount.
Conclusion
There is a wide range of tactics you can use to save money when travelling, ensuring you have done your research can help you save money during your next trip to London!
