Money-saving tips for your London vacation

You do not need to burn a hole in your pocket to have a grand holiday vacation in London.

If you are on a tight budget, you have to plan your trip smartly. There are many ways you can save money while visiting London.

Here are a few tips on how you can spend a vacation in London without costing you an arm and leg.

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Booking your tickets

Book your tickets in advance and try to avoid peak seasons. Tickets normally cost more during the peak season. If you cannot avoid peak season rates, book your ticket in advance. Many airlines offer special airfare deals for travelers coming from the US and Canada.

British Airways offer reduced rates during winter. You can also check Iceland Air free stopover vacation. You can stay for a long as 7 days in Iceland without purchasing an additional ticket. You get to visit two countries at the price of one ticket.

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Booking your accommodation

You should be smart enough to know that booking in a hotel is going to be expensive.

Avoid hotels and try to look for cheaper accommodations. You can check online for London vacation apartment rentals.

London vacation apartments offer a more flexible accommodation, especially if you are traveling with a group or with the entire family.

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Transportation in London

The most economical means of transport in London is The Tube. Taxis and car rental prices are like gold. You can also go on foot since many tourist spots are near or adjacent to one another.

Walking will let you see more of London and get a feel of the city and the locals.

You can also get a Visitor Oyster Card that you can use for public transport. The card will save you 50% in transportation than if you buy regular tickets. The card also qualifies you to get a discount and other deals on food and drinks.

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Dining in London

There are many restaurants in London but they can drain your funds. You can try eating at London food trucks, which cost cheaper than a regular restaurant.

The best alternative to the expensive restaurant is cooking your own meals. If you book one of the London vacation apartments, you can use its fully furnished kitchen to cook any dish you want.

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Free Sightseeing

You can visit many free attractions while in London. The famous Changing of Guards, British Museum, Hyde Park and many others.

You can easily access these attractions, especially if the London vacation apartment rentals you chose is in Central London.

The best weapon is information. Keep these helpful tips in mind and you can enjoy your London vacation stress-free.