How to Travel to London for Cheap
As a student, I travelled to London twice and was able to explore different parts of the city each time. I loved visiting the museums and historical monuments and learning about the city's culture and history. London is a truly amazing place, and I'm so grateful that I was able to experience it.
However, the only thing is that London is very expensive, so it is important to budget your money carefully. Here are some tips on how to travel to London for cheap:
Take Advantage of Student Discounts
If you are a student coming to study in uk, there are many discounts that you can take advantage of in London. For example, many museums offer free or discounted admission for students. You can also find deals on transportation and accommodation. Be sure to do your research and take advantage of all the discounts that are available to you.
Some shops that offer student discounts in the UK are Apple, The Body Shop, Burger King, Superdrug and Nandoes. You can save money on transportation, accommodation, and entertainment by using student discount cards in London. The best cards to have are: NUS Discount Card, University Student ID Card, International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and UniDays Discount App.
Use a Railcard
If you are planning on using public transportation while in London, then you should get a railcard. A railcard allows you to save up to 1/3 off the price of your train fares. You can purchase a railcard online or at any train station.
There are several different types of railcards, so be sure to choose the one that is right for you. The most popular railcards are the 16-25 Railcard, the Senior Railcard (travelling with grandparents), the Two Together Railcard and the Family & Friends Railcard.
If you are planning on travelling outside of London, then you can also purchase a Network Railcard. This railcard gives you discounts on train travel in the following areas: Southeast England, the East of England, London and the surrounding areas.
Purchase an Oyster Card
An Oyster card is a smartcard that you can use to pay for your public transportation fares in London. It is much cheaper to use an Oyster card than it is to purchase individual tickets. You can purchase an Oyster card online or at any train station.
If you are planning on using public transportation frequently, then you should consider getting a 7-day or monthly travelcard. A 7-day travelcard allows you to unlimited travel on all public transportation for 7 days. A monthly travelcard allows you to unlimited travel on all public transportation for a month.
Check Out Cheap Hotels
There are many cheap hotels in London that you can choose from. The best option to live in the central London is the Zedwell Piccadilly Student Accommodation. The price is £89 per night for a room. This hotel is located near many attractions, such as Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. You can also walk to other popular destinations, such as Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden. The hotel offers free wifi, skybar, gym and cafe with coworking space.
Look for Discounts and Deals
There are many websites that offer discounts and deals on attractions, accommodation, restaurants and more in London. Some of these websites are: Groupon, LivingSocial, VisitLondon Deals, Time Out London and 365 Tickets.
You can also find discounts by searching Google or Facebook. For example, if you search “Restaurant discounts London”, you will find several results for restaurants that are offering discounts.
At Zedwell hotels, we offer exclusive discounts for our guests at our cafes and restaurants including LSQ Rooftop and Garden Rooftop. For more information, please visit our website below.
LSQ Rooftop 15% off for Zedwell gusys
Search for Free Attractions
There are many free attractions in London that you can enjoy. Some of these attractions are museums, art galleries, parks, churches and markets.
Most popular free attractions are: The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Science Museum and British Library.
Natural History Museum
Eat Like Locals
If you travel to central London, then there are a lot of fancy restaurants which can get expensive. However, if you ask locals where they go for lunch or dinner, they will likely direct you to more reasonably priced places where the food is still great!
Some examples of these places are: Wetherspoons, Greggs, Itsu and Pret a Manger. All of these places have multiple locations throughout London so you’re never too far from one. They also have a wide variety of food so you can find something to your liking.
Wetherspoons is a pub chain that serves British food such as fish and chips, burgers and shepherd’s pie. They also have a large selection of beers and ciders. Greggs is a bakery chain that sells pasties, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats and hot drinks.
Tesco Loyalty Card
The Tesco Loyalty Card is a great way for students to save money on their groceries. You can earn points every time you shop at Tesco and these points can be redeemed for money off your groceries. You can also get exclusive discounts and deals when you use your Tesco Loyalty Card.
To get a Tesco Loyalty Card, you can sign up online or in-store. You will need to provide your name, address and date of birth. Once you have signed up, you will be able to start earning points straight away.
For more information, please visit the Tesco website.
https://www.tesco.com/clubcard/what-is-it/
Conclusion
There are many ways to save money when you are travelling to London. By following the tips above, you can make your trip more affordable and enjoy all that London has to offer.
I would recommend visiting London to anyone who has the opportunity. It's an incredible city with so much to offer. There's something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, culture, art, or just exploring a new place. If you have the chance to visit, I promise you won't be disappointed.