Which place is cheaper, Plzen or London?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit London or Plzen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between London and Plzen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: London or Plzen?
London
The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.
Plzen
Renowned as the home of the pilsner beer, Plzen is a city located in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Beyond beer, it also features a number of impressive landmarks some of which include St. Bartholomew's Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Kingdom, The Best 3-Day Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLondon £190Plzen £82
The average daily cost (per person) in London is £190, while the average daily cost in Plzen is £82. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for London and Plzen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLondon £123Plzen £50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLondon £246Plzen £100
Compare Hotels in London and Plzen
Looking for a hotel in London or Plzen? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: London Hotel Prices and Plzen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.London £26Plzen £6.72
Typical Local Transportation Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:
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Taxi Ride£15
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Heathrow Express£18
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Luggage Storage£8.00
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London Map£1.29
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Oyster Card£36
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Train to Gatwick Airport (2)£22
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Oyster Card£27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in London
Also for London, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow Airport & Premier Inn: $7.50
- Bus Transfer Between Heathrow Airport & Radisson RED: $8.50
- Transfer Heathrow Airport to/from Renaissance Hotel: $8.50
- Heathrow Airport to North London Private Transfer: $13
- Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Central London: $13
- Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol: $15
- Heathrow Airport to/from Central London Bus Transfer: $15
- Bus Transfer between Heathrow & Luton Airports: $17
- Luton Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $17
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Birmingham: $17
- Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol City Center: $17
- Luton Airport to/from Central London Bus Transfer: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plzen
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Plzen:
- Private Transfer from Pilsen(Plzen) to Prague: $271
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $116
- Private Transfer from Pilsen to Prague: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into London or Plzen?
Prices for flights to both Plzen and London change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayLondon £34Plzen £25
Typical Food Prices in London
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:
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Lunch at Starbucks£13
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Tea£6.00
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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason£39
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Morning Tea£6.35
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Pastry£5.00
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Sushi Dinner for One£18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London
For London, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner: $36
- Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Traveling Spoon Nepalese Momos Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Pizza Making Cookery Class: $52
- Borough Bites, The London Food Tour: $66
- Borough Market Flavors of London Food Tour: $66
- No Diet Club - Best food Tour in East London: $67
- African & Caribbean Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Brixton: $74
- Plant Power - Vegan Food Tour: $88
- Central London Food Tour with 10+ tastings: $95
- Traditional English Walking Food Tour With London Food Tours: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.London £33Plzen £17
Typical Entertainment Prices in London
For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Two Tickets to a Concert£83
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London Symphony Orchestra£34
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London Pass£47
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Comedy Show£8.00
Tours and Activities in London
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.
- London's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $3.26
- London Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.28
- Harry Potter Movie Locations Self Walking Tour: $3.74
- Jack the Ripper Self Guided Audio Tour in London: $4.91
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London: $5.45
- Soho's Contribution to Health Care History Walking Audio Tour: $5.48
- Bloomsbury's Contribution to Health Care History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
- London Lights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Cultural Capital of the World: $5.54
- Secret An audio tour about the heritage of the city's Russian immigrants: $5.54
- Covent Garden: A Self-Guided Photography Tour : $5.54
- Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.54
- Brick Lane: A self-guided audio tour of East London's vibrant jewel: $5.54
Tours and Activities in Plzen
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Plzen are as follows:
- Experience Best Prague Tandem Skydiving : $250
- Pilsen Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.74
- Pilsen Private Walking Tour: $201
- Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer: $8.56
- Pilsen: Old Town Gastronomy Tour: $32
- Private Tour to Pilsner Urquell from Prague: $272
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLondon £15Plzen £19
Sample the Local Flavors in London
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:
- Self Guided Audio Tour in London Old Pub Crawl: $7.63
- 2-Hour Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $20
- Haunted London Pub Walking Tour: $20
- Shoreditch Bar Crawl of Five Venues with Drink Deals: $22
- 1 Big Night Out Weekday Pub Crawl: $24
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers: $25
- Shoreditch Pub Crawl in London: $25
- Guided Historic Pub Tour (London): $27
- Pub Crawl of Central London: $29
- Camden Pub Crawl & Bar Tour London: $31
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $31
- Burlesque Cabaret Show in Covent Garden: $31
Sample the Local Flavors in Plzen
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plzen:
- Brewery Museum Entrance including a Glass of Beer: $6.55
- Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $17
- Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting: $108
- Pilsner brewery tour incl beer tasting & Czech town Pilsen: $140
- Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks: $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between London and Plzen, we can see that London is more expensive. And not only is Plzen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Plzen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Plzen and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in London would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in London than you might in Plzen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is London Expensive? and Is Plzen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, London or Plzen?
London has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Plzen. When comparing the sizes of London and Plzen, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit London or Plzen?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit London or Plzen in the Summer?
Both Plzen and London during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to London for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, London is around the same temperature as Plzen. Typically, the summer temperatures in London in July average around 18°C (64°F), and Plzen averages at about 20°C (67°F).
In Plzen, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, London often gets less sunshine than Plzen. London gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 212 hours of full sun.
London usually gets less rain in July than Plzen. London gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLondon 18°C (64°F)Plzen 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit London or Plzen in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both London and Plzen. Many visitors come to London in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, London is generally around the same temperature as Plzen. Daily temperatures in London average around 12°C (53°F), and Plzen fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
London usually receives less sunshine than Plzen during autumn. London gets 107 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, London usually receives more rain than Plzen. London gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLondon 12°C (53°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit London or Plzen in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to London as well as Plzen. Most visitors come to London for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Plzen can be very cold. London can be very cold during winter. London is much warmer than Plzen in the winter. The daily temperature in London averages around 4°C (40°F) in January, and Plzen fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, London often gets more sunshine than Plzen. London gets 52 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Plzen receives 45 hours of full sun.
London usually gets more rain in January than Plzen. London gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLondon 4°C (40°F)Plzen -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit London or Plzen in the Spring?
Both Plzen and London are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to London because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, London is cooler than Plzen. Typically, the spring temperatures in London in April average around 9°C (48°F), and Plzen averages at about 11°C (51°F).
London usually receives less sunshine than Plzen during spring. London gets 147 hours of sunny skies, while Plzen receives 164 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, London usually receives more rain than Plzen. London gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Plzen receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLondon 9°C (48°F)Plzen 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Plzen and London
| London | Plzen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (48°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (42°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
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