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Budget trip to United Kingdom — how I did it for cheap

Started by MidwestMark · 25 Feb 2026 · 587 views

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MidwestMark member
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25 Feb 2026 at 13:14
Current pricing for United Kingdom:

Short Time: Budget $27-60, Mid $63-193, Premium $201+
Long Time/Overnight: $169-422
Massage with extras: $40-99

These are approximate ranges as of early 2026. Prices vary by area, provider quality, and negotiation. Prices drop during low season.

Tipping is appreciated but not expected.

Best value: building a regular arrangement.
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SunshineSteve member
#2
27 Feb 2026 at 11:14
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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MelbourneMarc member
#3
27 Feb 2026 at 17:14
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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EuroExplorer member
#4
28 Feb 2026 at 15:14
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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OzzieTravels member
#5
1 Mar 2026 at 18:14
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $100/day all-in.

My tip: go early evening.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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FKKNovice member
#6
2 Mar 2026 at 20:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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AustinAlex member
#7
2 Mar 2026 at 21:14
I was there in last month and prices were great value. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: try the local spots away from tourists.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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SacramentoSal member
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:14
Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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MontrealMax member
#9
4 Mar 2026 at 00:14
I was there in last month and prices were about average. Spent about $80/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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LiverpoolLee member
#10
5 Mar 2026 at 19:14
Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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BristolBen member
#11
6 Mar 2026 at 15:14
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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PortlandPaul member
#12
8 Mar 2026 at 15:14
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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NashvilleNate member
#13
9 Mar 2026 at 00:14
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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BostonBrady member
#14
9 Mar 2026 at 06:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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KiwiKen member
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10 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DublinDave member
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12 Mar 2026 at 01:14
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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YorkshireLad member
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:14
I was there in February and prices were about average. Spent about $120/day all-in.

My tip: midweek is much better.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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PortlandPaul member
#18
14 Mar 2026 at 02:14
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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SoCalSurfer member
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15 Mar 2026 at 05:14
Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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DallasDon member
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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