Hotels in London

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When’s the best time to visit London?

Not sure when to visit London? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in London.

August

Temperature12°C - 22°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,494
Cheapest 3-star hotel$32
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September

Temperature10°C - 19°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,065
Cheapest 3-star hotel$33
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October

Temperature8°C - 15°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,143
Cheapest 3-star hotel$33
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November

Temperature4°C - 10°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$957
Cheapest 3-star hotel$32
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December

Temperature2°C - 7°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,255
Cheapest 3-star hotel$32
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January

Temperature1°C - 6°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,918
Cheapest 3-star hotel$34
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February

Temperature1°C - 7°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,067
Cheapest 3-star hotel$32
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March

Temperature2°C - 10°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$925
Cheapest 3-star hotel$32
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April

Temperature4°C - 13°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,076
Cheapest 3-star hotel$37
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May

Temperature7°C - 16°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,245
Cheapest 3-star hotel$40
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June

Temperature10°C - 19°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,071
Cheapest 3-star hotel$40
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July

Temperature12°C - 22°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$1,525
Cheapest 3-star hotel$48
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Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelVirgin Hotels London Shoreditch – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4 star hotel price$208 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$531 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in London: FAQs

In London, the expected average temperature in August is 17°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 22°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in London with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $9 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $20 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $203 per night, and the average price on weekends is $203. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in London could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to London is London City Airport (LCY), which is 12.2km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

London Heathrow Airport, which is 22.9km from the city centre.
London Gatwick Airport, which is 40.3km from the city centre.
London Luton Airport, which is 44.6km from the city centre.
London Stansted Airport, which is 48.6km from the city centre.
London Southend Airport, which is 57.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in London. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in London is currently around $139 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $32 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in London is currently around $228 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $40 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in London is currently around $558 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $103 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in London is August, with an average price of $192 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to $449 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in September is $216 per night, which is around 12% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up London with kids in tow, try The Tower Hotel, by Thistle, Zedwell Piccadilly Circus and DoubleTree by Hilton London Chelsea.