in this video we'll share important
information about what you need to know
before traveling to london
like best time to visit how to use
public transportation
best apps to use in london and many
other practical information
we also made a separate video on top 10
things to do in london
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london is a city with a population of
over 8 million people
and is the capital and the largest city
of united kingdom
it is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the world
here are our tips on what to know before
traveling to this
amazing city number one currency
the currency used in london is a british
pound we're shortly just
pound at the time of making of this
video one pound is worth approximately
1.3 dollars
or 1.15 euros make sure to check the
exchange rate before traveling
number two traffic cars in the uk
drive on the left so make sure to always
pay attention
to both sides when crossing the road
cycling in the city center can be
dangerous
so is crossing the street so always pay
attention
number three safety london is relatively
safe
but do take all the usual precautions
typical for bigger cities
like avoiding less touristy areas
especially at night
london is unfortunately also full of
pickpockets
so hide your wallet passport and other
valuables
somewhere safe and pay attention to your
backs especially in crowded areas
like in front of major attractions or
when using the underground
there are a lot of scams targeted mostly
at tourists
so make sure you always buy your tickets
at the official ticket office and not on
the streets
for emergency services dial triple nine
number four weather london is known for
its unpredictable weather
in general the climate is mild
year-round but just remember
to pack a lightweight raincoat to keep
in your day pack
the hottest month of the year is usually
august when the peak temperature can
reach
90 degrees fahrenheit while the average
temperature in august is about 70
degrees fahrenheit
the coldest month is usually january
when temperatures can sink to around
33 degrees fahrenheit don't forget to
check the weather forecast before
traveling
you can expect the rain in london in
practically any season
so don't forget to pack an umbrella
however the wettest month is october
number five best time to travel
high season in london is between may and
september and in december
low season is january and february and
shoulder season is between
mid-september and november and then
again in march and april
best time to travel to london is spring
april to june
and fall september to november when it's
usually warm and dry
not only will it be able to avoid big
crowds but the accommodation and
entertainment rates are less expensive
compared to the high season
to avoid big crowds and higher prices
you can also travel
during the week london is a year-round
destination
so major attractions are not affected by
low season you'll be able to see all
major attractions regardless of when you
travel
number six where to stay the average
hotel room rate in london is around
150 pounds per night of course it
depends
what kind of accommodation you want as
well as on the location of your stay
you can get accommodation below 100 per
night
but that probably means you'll be
located further away from the city
center
and you'll need more time to reach the
attractions london is a big city
and therefore offers virtually any kind
of accommodation
from hostels to exquisite luxury hotels
check out our video on the best apps to
book your stay
and find your best accommodation in
london we recommend
that you book your accommodation close
to the underground so you can easily
access
all major attractions if you want to
book a room close to where the action is
some of the best areas to stay are for
example oxford street if you like
shopping
the city if you like skyscrapers and
covent garden
if you want to be located close to
london's theater district and nice
restaurants and cafes
check the description for more
suggestions number 7
powerplux you will probably need a
special uk power adapter to charge your
phone and other devices
this is what the uk power plug looks
like we recommend purchasing a power
adapter before traveling to london
in fact it's worth buying the adapter
for the entire world
so you can use it in other countries too
number eight
transportation from and to the airport
london has five major airports hitro
gatwick luton city and stan state to get
to london you can take the underground
or dlr which is an
urban light railway if you're traveling
from hydro or city airport
the return ticket costs 12 pounds or 10
pounds with oyster cart
more about oyster carts later you can
take the train to central london from
all five
airports the return tickets varies but
you will likely pay at least
20 to 30 pounds for a return ticket
however the prices are cheaper if you
buy tickets in advance
online if you want to save some money a
cheaper alternative is a national
express bus
with service from all airports except
city which is pretty much in the city
anyway as the name suggests
you can use a cap or uber but the prices
will most likely be
higher check the description for links
and more information
as well as updated ticket prices getting
around the city
london is big and every journey will
take you a lot of time
it normally takes at least 20 to 30
minutes to travel between major
attractions
and over an hour to the center of london
if you are staying on the outskirts
so make sure you always check how long
it will take you to get from a to b
london is well covered with public
transportation types of public
transportation
are bus underground also called tube
tram
dlr london overground and national
rail service the best way to get around
is underground
which will get you close to most major
attractions check the description for
the links to download the underground
map the best way to use public
transportation
is by purchasing an oyster cart an
electronic smart card
used to pay for all public
transportation in london
you can get one at most underground
stations
it will cost you five pounds as a
deposit you can top up your oyster cart
for
as much and as often as you want and
collect all the remaining credit plus
the deposit
when you leave you can pre-purchase your
oyster card for three pounds plus
postage
and add credit to it so you don't have
to worry about
getting your card at the station a great
option especially if you're arriving
from heathrow or city airport
more expensive but faster way of getting
around london
is uber or the traditional london taxi
taxis are more expensive but they use
bus lanes
so they are usually faster than uber hop
on hop
off bus is a great way to see tourist
attractions if you don't want to deal
with public transportation
you can also take a river boat tour and
see london from a new perspective
london is a busy city and just as there
are big seasons to travel to london
there are peak times of the day when
public transportation and the roads get
even more crowded peak times are monday
to friday between 6 30
to 9 30 a.m and between four and seven
pm
number nine best apps to use in london
your smartphone can be your best buddy
in london here are some of the
best apps to use citymapper which is a
public transit app
and integrates data from all urban modes
of transport
from walking and cycling to driving with
an emphasis on public transportation
visit london app which provides
directions recommendations
history and more it has everything you
need to experience london like a local
with locals where you can book
experience such as tours with locals
or eat with where you can book a dinner
or a cooking class at someone's home
number 10 lines are everywhere since
london is usually a crowded place
especially around major attractions you
can expect
lines everywhere but don't worry the
sights you're visiting are totally
worth the wait you can buy london pass
to at least avoid the queues
at the famous attractions number 11
food while london is home to many
expensive restaurants there are many
places that offer
a full meal for less than 10 pounds use
yelp or tripadvisor to find
best deals depending on your budget and
rating and check the description for
links to ideas for best
cheap eats number 12 tipping
there is no need to tip in a restaurant
tipping in london is not mandatory
of course if you want you can tip but
they won't make you feel bad if you
don't
sometimes a 10 service charge is
included in the bill
hotels and restaurants but they'll
usually tell you if that's the case
number 13 bars and pups close early
while there are many great bars and pops
in london like the ones in soho
the famous entertainment district most
of them close around midnight
speaking from experience we were
surprised when they offered us plastic
cups for our unfinished drinks
and they politely asked us to move in
front of the pub to finish drinking
there
since they closed at midnight don't
worry there are some places that are
open later but it's certainly not the
norm
and you'll have to check before you head
out if you plan to stay out
late number 14 drinking water
the tap water in london is perfectly
clean and won't harm you if you drink it
of course it doesn't taste as good as
the bottled water but it might save you
some money
number 15 london pass london pass is a
great option if you want to see many
attractions and want to save money
don't want to deal with buying tickets
all the time want to skip the line
if you're traveling as a family etc for
example a one day london pass costs
69 pounds check the description to see
how much it costs for different
durations
to check what you can see with london
pass and for the link to purchase one
you can even download it to your
smartphone
number 16 wi-fi you'll find free wi-fi
in many places in london use facebook to
locate the nearest free wi-fi
or download wi-fi finder an app that
downloads wi-fi map
so you can search for nearby wi-fi even
when you're
offline you can also buy a local sim
card and get
online that way some of the best
providers for cheap sim cards when it
comes to value for money
are give gaffe and three number 17
best free views of the city for the best
reviews of the city you can visit sky
garden
faith modern primrose hill one you
change
alexandra palace greenwich park and many
others
or you can pay and city city from london
i which offers a truly amazing
and unique view of london number 18
museums are free most of the important
and interesting london museums
such as natural history museum or the
british museum are free of charge
check the description for the list of
three museums in london
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