London Offers Value for Money

Hosting an event in London doesn't have to be as expensive as you imagine. With a little help, insight and planning, you can get the best value event for your budget.

Free, Impartial Event Planning and Advice Service

Our knowledgeable Event Solutions Team provide a premium service, absolutely free of charge. They are perfectly placed to advise on managing your budget without compromising on quality.

As well as regular convention bureau services, the team can provide you with the ideas, inspiration, itineraries and promotional tools you need to plan the perfect London event.

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London: A Worthwhile Investment

You get much more than you pay for when you choose London for your event. The city offers hundreds of unique venues and thousands of unforgettable experiences. Along the city’s skyline, contemporary buildings sit beside historic icons. With world famous academic institutions, cutting edge entertainment, culture and cuisine, London offers venues and experiences no other city can match.

London's Sponsorship Potential

Docklands, London. Copyright Visit London

Securing funding for your event can help keep delegate registration fees to a minimum. London is well-placed to access corporate support, sponsorship and exhibitors. A third of the world’s largest companies have their European headquarters in London - and the city is home to five of the world’s six largest law firms.

Tax Incentives for Event Planners

The UK’s generous tax allowances mean that potentially, companies can claim up to 17.5% back on the price of accommodation, meeting facilities, entertainment, food and transport in London. Factor in these savings and London can work out cheaper than many other European destinations.

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Getting Here and Getting Around on a Budget

You may be able to find special group rates to help reduce travel costs to London. Associations can access reduced prices through Visit London’s partnerships with airlines; contact us now to see what's available.

London’s extensive public transport network enables delegates to get around the city efficiently and easily. Also, by using Transport for London’s Oyster card, they can enjoy reduced fares and quick access.

You can also add Travelcard options to your Oyster card, so if you're travelling to multiple destinations you can hop on and off different forms of transport and still save money.

More information on budget travel to London

More information on Oyster cards

Staying in London

With forward planning and advice from our Event Solutions Team, you can access some of the best London accommodation rates.

It's worth considering a more cost-effective season to hold your event in London. Hotels are often cheaper during the off-peak months of January or February. If your event is scheduled for the summer, London university campus accommodation provides a good and inexpensive alternative.

More information on accommodation in London

Eating Out on a Budget in London

Our team can help organise reduced group rates on dining out in London. In addition, you'll find tempting 2-for-1 offers at many of London's 6,000 restaurants. Visit London affiliate, Toptable, also provide great deals on dining out. Look out for the regularly changing offers on eating out on our visitor site.

Value-added London

Many of the best things to do in London are free.

London has over 250 free attractions; most major museums and art galleries offer free entry, including 17 national museums and galleries, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, not to mention London's famous street markets.

Compared to many other European cities, this can make a huge difference to the overall quality of your delegates’ free time and to the total cost of your event.

Exclusive Deals From Visit London Partners

We are continuously negotiating offers from our partners, so be sure to check our exclusive London deals section frequently.