Per day and per person
£143
Travel budget
Travel budget and cost of living in Scotland
Estimate the price of a trip to Scotland, compare the cost of living with your country and prepare a realistic budget according to your duration, travel dates and travel style.
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The budget in Scotland at a glance
Cheapest round-trip flight
£57
Cost of living
4.2 % more expensive
3-star hotel night
£148
Travel budget and cost of living in Scotland
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How much does a trip cost?
Sample budgets for a trip to Scotland
Discover the real cost of a trip to Scotland with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles with different financial means and travel styles. For these budget examples, we consider a 2-week vacation to Scotland for 2 people where the travelers arrange their own stay (without a travel agency).
for 2 people for 14 days in Scotland
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Services for a trip to Scotland
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Economy
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Comfort
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High-end
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| Flight London ↔ Aberdeen (per person) | £75 | £86 | £86 |
| Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) | £75 | £151 | £159 |
| Meals (per day, per person) | £13 | £34 | £61 |
| Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) | £33 | £48 | £53 |
| Activities (per day, per person) | Free activities | £9 | £20 |
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Total travel budget to plan
for 2 people for 14 days in Scotland
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£2,035 | £4,184 | £5,409 |
Economy
Flight London ↔ Aberdeen (per person)
£75
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£75
Meals (per day, per person)
£13
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£33
Activities (per day, per person)
Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£2,035
for 2 people for 14 days in Scotland
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Aberdeen (per person)
£86
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£151
Meals (per day, per person)
£34
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£48
Activities (per day, per person)
£9
Total travel budget to plan
£4,184
for 2 people for 14 days in Scotland
High-end
Flight London ↔ Aberdeen (per person)
£86
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£159
Meals (per day, per person)
£61
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£53
Activities (per day, per person)
£20
Total travel budget to plan
£5,409
for 2 people for 14 days in Scotland
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
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Cost of living
Cost of living 4.2 % more expensive
compared to the United Kingdom
Cost of living in Scotland
Compare the price level in Scotland with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.
The cost of living during a stay in Scotland in 2026 is, on average, 4.2 % higher than that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore lose purchasing power when traveling in Scotland.
Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
Price on site
On-site prices in Scotland by expense types
Find the main average prices observed in Scotland to prepare the budget for your stay on site.
Prices given for informational purposes only: they correspond to an average observed over a period of 1 year.
Restaurant budget
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£15
/person
Min/Max price: £7.7 - £35
3.5 % cheaper
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£29
/person
Min/Max price: £15 - £51
10 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£7.7
/person
Min/Max price: £5.1 - £9.4
3.5 % cheaper
Local beer
Local draft beer (0.5L)
Average price
£5.1
for 0.5L
Min/Max price: £2.6 - £7.7
2.9 % more expensive
Imported beer
Imported bottled beer (0.33L)
Average price
£2.6
for 0.33
Min/Max price: £1.7 - £5.1
0.7 % more expensive
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£3.4
/cup
Min/Max price: £2.6 - £7.7
4.5 % cheaper
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£2.6
/can
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.4
32 % more expensive
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£1.7
/bottle
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.4
26 % more expensive
Hotel budget
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£104
/night
Min/Max price: £32 - £936
5.8 % more expensive
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£152
/night
Min/Max price: £40 - £705
1.0 % more expensive
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£148
/night
Min/Max price: £43 - £918
3.5 % more expensive
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£167
/night
Min/Max price: £58 - £898
4.6 % more expensive
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£274
/night
Min/Max price: £43 - £728
13 % more expensive
Hostel/Youth hostel
Night in a hostel/youth hostel
Average price
£112
/night
Min/Max price: £38 - £742
7.6 % more expensive
Room with kitchen
Night in a hotel room with kitchen
Average price
£234
/night
Min/Max price: £42 - £983
4.5 % more expensive
Hotel with pool
Hotel with a shared swimming pool
Average price
£182
/night
Min/Max price: £48 - £638
2.5 % more expensive
Cottage or guesthouse
Cottage, bed and breakfast or guesthouse
Average price
£130
/night
Min/Max price: £47 - £438
5.4 % more expensive
Family room
Family room up to 4 people (2 adults, 2 children)
Average price
£233
/night
Min/Max price: £57 - £1,088
4.4 % more expensive
Supermarket food budget
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£1.7
/L
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £2.6
37 % more expensive
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£1.7
/500g
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £6.9
32 % cheaper
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£2.6
/kg
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £8.6
55 % more expensive
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£3.4
/12 eggs
Min/Max price: £1.7 - £7.7
12 % more expensive
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£7.7
/kg
Min/Max price: £3.4 - £25
14 % more expensive
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£2.6
/kg
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.4
15 % more expensive
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£2.6
/kg
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £5.1
0.7 % more expensive
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£1.7
/kg
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.4
27 % more expensive
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£1.7
/1.5L
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £2.6
39 % more expensive
Public and private transport budget
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£2.6
/ticket
Min/Max price: £1.7 - £6.9
2.7 % more expensive
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£1.7
/km
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £3.4
Price roughly the same
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£1.7
/L
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £1.7
17 % more expensive
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£3.4
Min/Max price: £1.7 - £8.6
14 % cheaper
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£22
/24h
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £129
28 % cheaper
Leisure budget
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£10
/ticket
Min/Max price: £6.0 - £19
2.9 % more expensive
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£15
/h
Min/Max price: £7.7 - £45
6.9 % more expensive
Clothing and cigarette prices budget
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£15
/pack
Min/Max price: £4.3 - £21
13 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£64
Min/Max price: £15 - £111
5.9 % cheaper
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£37
Min/Max price: £15 - £81
6.6 % more expensive
Plane ticket
Price of the plane ticket to to Scotland
Compare average flight prices to Scotland over the year. These estimates are based on hundreds of simulated price searches: they are statistics, not real-time fares.
Flights from London
Round-trip price per person, average price over the year.
Edinburgh
51 min*
Good price: £52
Average price: £57
Glasgow
52 min*
Good price: £60
Average price: £68
Inverness
1h04*
Good price: £67
Average price: £80
Aberdeen
1h01*
Good price: £75
Average price: £86
Dundee
55 min*
Good price: £184
Average price: £223
* Direct flight duration.
Prices monitored continuously
The best offers right now to Scotland
Each map is a real return flight offered from London, with its dates, airline and price. Choose one to find it on Skyscanner, or start your own search just below.
London Glasgow
From 9 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
£30
per person
22 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Glasgow
From 3 Oct to 28 Oct 2026
£30
per person
25 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Glasgow
From 4 Oct to 28 Oct 2026
£30
per person
24 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 8 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
£30
per person
22 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 6 Nov to 26 Nov 2026
£33
per person
20 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Glasgow
From 18 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
£33
per person
12 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Glasgow
From 1 Dec to 11 Dec 2026
£33
per person
10 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Glasgow
From 3 Nov to 29 Nov 2026
£33
per person
26 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 3 Dec to 10 Dec 2026
£33
per person
7 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 18 Nov to 29 Nov 2026
£33
per person
11 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 1 Nov to 23 Nov 2026
£33
per person
22 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
London Edinburgh
From 21 Nov to 30 Nov 2026
£33
per person
9 days on site
Direct flight
Ryanair
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Frequently asked questions
Travel budget in Scotland: your frequently asked questions
Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.
Allow approximately £67 per person per day on a small budget, £143 for mid-range comfort and £187 for high-end travel. These amounts cover accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities, excluding airfare.
For 2 travelers and 14 days with mid-range comfort, expect around £4,012 in on-site expenses, plus £172 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £4,184, or £2,092 per person.
Once accommodation is set aside, around £68 per person per day remains for meals, local transport and activities, at a mid-range comfort level.
A night in a 3-star hotel costs an average of £148. Expect to pay £104 for a budget hotel and £274 for a 5-star hotel. These prices are per room, per night. In a hostel, expect to pay around £112 for two people, in a dormitory or double room.
Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant costs around £15 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £29 per person, and a fast-food meal £7.7.
A 0.5 L draft local beer costs around £5.1 in a bar or restaurant, and a cappuccino £3.4. A bottle of water at the supermarket costs £1.7.
At the supermarket, expect to pay around £1.7 per litre of milk, £1.7 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £3.4 for a dozen eggs and £2.6 per kilo of rice.
A public transport journey costs about £2.6, a taxi ride about £1.7 per kilometre, and car rental about £22 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £1.7.
Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Scotland is on average 4.2 % higher than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be lower than at home.
The cheapest flight from London serves Edinburgh: £57 per person for a round trip on average over the year, and £52 when booking at the right time. Our statistics cover 5 arrival airports in the country.
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