Visited United Kingdom for 12 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing fair.
Spent $122/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 7.5/10. Exceeded expectations.
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United Kingdom transportation guide
Started by OttawaOliver · 7 Mar 2026 · 2303 views
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 06:53
This matches my experience. United Kingdom is underrated.
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12 Mar 2026 at 06:07
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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12 Mar 2026 at 13:21
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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13 Mar 2026 at 02:13
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:53
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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16 Mar 2026 at 13:29
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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16 Mar 2026 at 17:29
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:00
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:28
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:43
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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21 Mar 2026 at 21:06
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:37
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:03
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:15
This matches my experience. United Kingdom is one of my favorites.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:09
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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