Best booking sites for UK travel [+ beyond]
Wondering where to start when booking your UK trip? Below, you will find our favourite, tried-and-tested best booking sites for UK travel – accommodation, transportation, tickets, tours, multi-day packages, and essential travel services.
✨ Plan and Book ✨
Accommodation 🌟 Tours 🌟 Car Hire 🌟 Essentials
🏨 Accommodation
Booking.com
We use Booking.com for most UK stays thanks to the wide choice of hotels, apartments and guesthouses, competitive prices and useful reviews. Many properties offer free cancellation for extra flexibility.
VRBO
Prefer more space and privacy than a hotel. VRBO lists thousands of UK cottages, flats and family-friendly stays.
🚗 Transportation
Airport transfers (London and beyond)
For a stress-free arrival, consider pre-booking a private transfer. We recommend Riz of XFA Cars (our preferred partner for London and beyond.
London transport payments (Oyster or contactless)
Pay as you go with an Oyster card or contactless bank card across the Tube, buses, Elizabeth line and trains in London. Daily caps apply automatically.
Read more
What is an Oyster card
Oyster vs contactless
Train travel in the UK
Plan routes and book tickets in advance for the best value.
Recommended UK Train Resources
Complete Guide to UK Train Travel written by Doug Collins
BritRail Passes
If you are taking multiple journeys, a BritRail Pass can be excellent value.
➡️ Compare passes
🔗 Buy BritRail
🔗 Eurail Global
Eurostar (London to Europe)
Fast, comfortable and city-centre to city-centre. Book early for the lowest fares.
🔗 Book
🚗 Car rental
Compare prices and inclusions before you book, and read the terms carefully.
🔗 Compare and book 📖 Driving guide
🚗 🚙 Learn to Drive Confidently in the UK with Tripiamo
Tripiamo equips travellers with the essential knowledge needed to drive confidently in the UK.
Unlike a GPS, Tripiamo offers comprehensive driving guidance tailored specifically for the UK, crafted by travel experts and validated by local driving schools and instructors. This ensures you receive reliable and extensive information for driving in the UK.
Whether navigating city streets or rural roads, Tripiamo prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to drive safely and correctly.
🎟 Tickets for major attractions, events and experiences
Pre-book popular attractions to secure your time slot and skip the long queues in peak months.
The London Pass
One digital pass covering many top sights, with potential savings if you plan well.
🔗 Buy a London Pass (use code UKLP5 for 5% discount 📖 Find out more
The London Eye
Secure your preferred time in advance.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (Harry Potter)
This sells out fast. Reserve as early as possible.
Popular London Landmarks and Attractions – Advance purchase and/or fast-track tickets
🎡 London Eye – Ride with fantastic views over London. (Skip-the-line tickets available)
🏙 The Shard – The tallest building in the UK with commanding views over London.
⛪️ Westminster Abbey – Gothic abbey where coronations and royal weddings are held.
💎 Tower of London – Infamous prison and mighty fortress. The Crown Jewels are on display too.
⚔ Madame Tussauds – Get up close and personal with over 250 waxworks of famous people.
⛓ London Dungeon – Enjoy a recreation of some of London’s goriest and macabre historical events.
🐧 London Zoo – World’s oldest scientific zoo and a popular attraction for families.
👑 Hampton Court Palace – King Henry VIII’s favourite palace.
UK day tours
GetYourGuide
A large choice of tours and experiences across the UK and beyond, with free cancellation on many options.
Viator
One of the largest tour platforms worldwide, with thousands of UK tours and experiences. Viator often offers flexible cancellation and instant confirmation.
Take Walks
Expert-led, small-group and special access tours in London.
Devour Tours
Food and drink tours designed by locals. In London, their “Ultimate London Food Tour” is a favourite, including Borough Market and historic pubs.
LivTours
Premium small-group and private tours with local guides, including food tours and themed experiences.
🔗 Explore
Rabbie’s
Award-winning mini-coach tours from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Manchester and Dublin.
Best package deals and multi-day tours
TourRadar
An excellent aggregator for multi-day tours around England, Scotland and Wales.
🔗 England
🔗 Scotland
🔗 England, Wales and Scotland
Intrepid
Small-group tours led by local leaders, with responsible travel at the core.
Trafalgar
Fully organised itineraries with popular routes and inclusions.
⭐️ Travel essentials and services
*Wise
Our go-to for spending in GBP and other currencies with low fees and great app controls.
eSIMs for the UK
Land online with a prepaid eSIM. Choose a UK or Europe plan, install it before you fly, and top up using the app.
Recommended providers: Airalo
VPN for travel
Protect your data on hotel and café Wi-Fi and access your usual accounts securely.
Get a plan: Surfshark
Tripiamo (UK driving course)
If you plan to hire a car, Tripiamo’s UK driving course is a practical refresher on roundabouts, signs and rules.
Find out more: Tripiamo
Professional photography in London
Capture your trip with a private photo shoot.
Book Scalens Studio (Use code UKTP10 for a 10% discount)
*Travel insurance
Never travel without cover. Compare policies and read terms carefully.
US travellers: Travel Insurance Master
Australia travellers: Cover-More
*Always seek your own professional advice that takes into account your personal circumstances before making any financial decisions. We always encourage our readers to compare options when it comes to financial products. Read our full disclosure.
✨ We also work with a number of trusted partners for tours, transfers, tickets and more across the UK.
👉 See our full list of preferred partners here.
Bookmark this page. We regularly update and add more booking options for UK and global travel.
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