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London vs Paris

Can't choose between London and Paris? Look at cost, timing, and the kind of trip you want. If money is the main thing, London is cheaper.

May, June, July
Best time to visit
May, June, September
$150cheaper
Typical cost / day
€157
USD
Currency
EUR
4 days
Ideal length
4 days
16 spots
Live highlights
13 spots

Top things to do in London

  • Station Squabble
  • A Conversation with Oscar Wilde
  • Inner London
  • Queen Eleanor Memorial Cross
  • Hungerford Hall

Top things to do in Paris

  • Louvre Museum (book timed entry)
  • Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk
  • Musée d'Orsay impressionists
  • Eiffel Tower summit at sunset
  • Le Marais pastry & cheese crawl

So, London or Paris?

L

London is the pick if you want better value and highlights like Station Squabble and A Conversation with Oscar Wilde. Best visited May or June.

P

Paris is the better call for Louvre Museum (book timed entry) and Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk. Best visited May or June.

London vs Paris: questions

Is London or Paris cheaper?+

London is generally the more affordable of the two. Budget roughly $150/day for London and €157/day for Paris for a mid-range trip, before flights.

London or Paris, which has better weather?+

London is best in May, June, July, while Paris shines in May, June, September. Pick the one whose ideal window matches your travel dates.

Should I visit London or Paris first?+

Pick the one that matches the trip you want. The comparison above is a start. Then plan whichever you choose.

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