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The United Kingdom packs a lot into a small island group: London's museums, the Scottish Highlands, Welsh castles and a coastline never far away. Good rail links make it easy to combine cities and countryside in one trip.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Largest city
- London
- Official language
- English
- Area
- 242,900 km² (93,784 mi²)
- Population
- 69.2 million2024 · World Bank
- Currency
- British pound — GBP (£)
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Calling code
- +44
- Plug type
- Type G
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What United Kingdom is known for
The United Kingdom packs a lot into a small island group: London's museums, the Scottish Highlands, Welsh castles and a coastline never far away. Good rail links make it easy to combine cities and countryside in one trip - and to split the cost of it all.
- London's museums and history
- The Scottish Highlands and lochs
- Castles, moors and coastal paths
- Pub culture and live music
Tourism in United Kingdom
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #5 of 33 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in United Kingdom
From London to Liverpool, these are the places most United Kingdom trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in London who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
London
World-city of museums, parks, markets and theater.
Edinburgh
Castle-crowned Scottish capital of festivals and old streets.
Bath
Georgian spa city of honey-stone crescents.
Liverpool
Music-famous port city with waterfront heritage.
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Create your tripThings to do in United Kingdom
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
London & cities
- World-class free museums in London
- Historic colleges of Oxford and Cambridge
- Music and waterfront in Liverpool
Highlands & nature
- Lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands
- Hiking the Lake District fells
- Snowdonia's peaks in Wales
History & coast
- Stonehenge and Roman Bath
- Castles across Wales and Scotland
- Cliffs and beaches of Cornwall
Culture & pubs
- A pint in a centuries-old pub
- West End theatre in London
- Edinburgh's festivals in August
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
May to September brings the longest days and warmest, driest weather. Spring and autumn are quieter and still pleasant. Rain is possible any time, so pack a layer and a jacket whatever the month.
Safety tips
- Look right first - traffic drives on the left here
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $25-45/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $75-140/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $160-300/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $30-65
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Trains link the cities (book ahead for the best fares); a car suits the Highlands and rural coast. London runs on the Tube and buses.
Visa & entry requirements for United Kingdom
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Flights
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Trains
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Car Rentals
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Tours & Attractions
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