The exact amount you will need for a vacation in London greatly depends on how long you plan to stay there. To determine the exact amount, plan your trip ahead and scan the internet for the best deals. A vacation to London can tend to be very expensive, so you must budget, budget, budget!

To guide you on determining your budget, here is how much some of the things cost in London:

• You can get a hotel room for as low as $50 a night without breakfast. However, getting an airfare and hotel package is admittedly much cheaper.
• Buckingham Palace: 15.50 euro (adult); 14 euro (reduced); 8.75 euro (under 17); free (under 5).
• Tower of London: 16.50 euro (adult); 14 euro (reduced); 9.50 euro (under 16); free (under 5).
• London Zoo (summer prices): 15.40 euro (adult); 13.90 euro (reduced); 11.90 euro (children 3-15). Include and additional 1.60 euro as a voluntary donation to an endangered animals fund.
• A short trip on a taxi will cost you about $15 but during rush hour it can quickly go up to $30. Bus fares are usually $4 while the subway will cost you around $6.
• McDonalds or pizza will cost you around $8. But if you want a proper meal, prepare to shed around $20.
• Club entries can cost from $10 up while beers cost around $5. Wine is most likely to cost you $7 to $10 a glass.

London may be known to be an expensive vacation destination, but you can find lots of cheap and free places to go to. So before embarking on your trip, research on line and you will know the exact amount you will really need for your London vacation.