LondonvsParis
Both London and Paris are incredible destinations. London excels in history and museums, while Paris stands out for art museums and haute cuisine.
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At a glance
| London | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily budget (mid-range) | €245 | €227 |
| Hotel per night (mid-range) | €165 | €150 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug | Jun, Jul, Sep |
| Summer / winter | 23°C / 8°C | 25°C / 7°C |
| Language | English | French |
| Currency | British Pound (£) | Euro (€) |
How they compare
- Culture & HistoryLondonParis
- Food & DiningLondonParis
- NightlifeLondonParis
Top tours and experiences in London
The tours and tickets travellers book most, with ratings and reviews from Viator.
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath Day Trip & Historic Pub Lunch
4.69,114 reviews12h 30m
from €86
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London
4.66,015 reviews11h 30m
from €86
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Top tours and experiences in Paris
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch
4.810,433 reviews14h
from €108
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise
4.47,510 reviews2h 30m
from €125
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Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included
5.07,226 reviews2h 30m
from €63
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Is London or Paris cheaper?
For a mid-range traveller, Paris is about 7% cheaper per day than London.
| Mid-range | London | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night) | €165 | €150 |
| Food and drinks (per day) | €48 | €45 |
| Sightseeing and activities (per day) | €32 | €32 |
| Total per day | €245 | €227 |
Estimates exclude flights and long-distance transport.
London or Paris: weather by month
Average daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall, from weather-station records.
| Month | London | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 2°C77 mmColdCold | 8°C / 3°C46 mmColdCold |
| February | 8°C / 2°C57 mmColdCold | 10°C / 3°C45 mmColdCold |
| March | 11°C / 3°C43 mmColdCold | 13°C / 5°C49 mmFairFair |
| April | 15°C / 6°C41 mmFairFair | 18°C / 8°C34 mmGoodGood |
| May | 17°C / 9°C59 mmFairFair | 21°C / 11°C75 mmGreatGreat |
| June | 21°C / 11°C58 mmGreatGreat | 25°C / 15°C57 mmGreatGreat |
| July | 23°C / 13°C58 mmGreatGreat | 27°C / 16°C55 mmGreatGreat |
| August | 21°C / 13°C75 mmGreatGreat | 26°C / 16°C65 mmGreatGreat |
| September | 19°C / 11°C55 mmGoodGood | 22°C / 13°C45 mmGreatGreat |
| October | 15°C / 9°C69 mmFairFair | 17°C / 10°C56 mmFairFair |
| November | 11°C / 5°C84 mmColdCold | 12°C / 6°C54 mmColdCold |
| December | 8°C / 3°C69 mmColdCold | 9°C / 4°C64 mmColdCold |
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Travelling between London and Paris
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Top Attractions in London
- 1Tower of London
- 2British Museum
- 3Buckingham Palace
- 4Big Ben & Westminster
- 5Borough Market
- 6Camden Town
Top Attractions in Paris
- 1Eiffel Tower
- 2Louvre Museum
- 3Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 4Champs-Élysées
- 5Montmartre
- 6Palace of Versailles
London is Popular With
families
history buffs
foodies
culture lovers
Paris is Popular With
couples
art lovers
food enthusiasts
history buffs
Hidden Gems
Discover lesser-known attractions in each city
Hidden Gems in London
- 1
Sir John Soane's Museum
An architect's eccentric townhouse crammed with antiquities, artworks, and curiosities—including Hogarth's paintings and an Egyptian sarcophagus.
- 2
Leadenhall Market
A stunning Victorian covered market in the heart of the financial district—also known as Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter films.
Hidden Gems in Paris
- 1
Covered Passages (Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas)
19th-century glass-roofed shopping arcades with mosaic floors, antique bookshops, and tea salons frozen in time.
- 2
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
A dramatic 19th-century park built on former quarries, with waterfalls, a clifftop temple, and suspension bridges.
Neighborhoods to Explore
Discover the best areas to visit in each city
Top Areas in London
South Bank
The Thames' south bank has transformed from industrial decay into a cultural powerhouse.
Shoreditch & Hackney
East London's creative heart, where Victorian warehouses house galleries, tech startups, and some of the city's best restaurants.
Top Areas in Paris
Le Marais (3rd & 4th arrondissements)
The Marais survived Haussmann's renovations, preserving its medieval street plan and aristocratic hôtels particuliers.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement)
The intellectual heart of Paris where Sartre debated at Café de Flore and publishers still lunch at Brasserie Lipp.
Budget Comparison
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Budget in London
Daily Budget£150-250
Cost Level
budget
Budget in Paris
Daily Budget€150-250
Cost Level
moderate
Where to stay in London
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Where to stay in Paris
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