New York
🇺🇸

New York

United States

from €499

VS
London
🇬🇧

London

United Kingdom

from €79

New York vs London — Which Destination Should You Visit in 2026?

Complete comparison: flights, prices, weather, visa, food, safety, and more.

Quick Comparison

🇺🇸 New York
Category
🇬🇧 London
€499
Avg. flight priceLondon
€79
€250/day
Daily budget (mid)London
€180/day
English
Language
English
USD (Dollar)
Currency
GBP (Pound)
UTC-5/-4
Timezone
UTC+0/+1
~8h20m
Flight from Paris
~1h15m

Category Scores

🇺🇸

New York

35/45

VS
🇬🇧

London

35/45

Safety
WIN
Internet
WIN
Food & Dining
Nightlife
Family-Friendly
WIN
Luxury Options
Budget-Friendly
WIN
Nature/Beaches
Culture & History

Weather Comparison

New York — Monthly Temperature (°C)

1°
Jan
3°
Feb
8°
Mar
14°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
27°
Aug
23°
Sep
16°
Oct
10°
Nov
4°
Dec

Grey = rainy season

London — Monthly Temperature (°C)

6°
Jan
7°
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
20°
Jun
22°
Jul
22°
Aug
18°
Sep
14°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec

Grey = rainy season

Top Highlights

🇺🇸 New York

  • Times Square — The Crossroads of the World
  • Central Park — 843-acre urban oasis
  • Statue of Liberty — Symbol of freedom
  • Brooklyn Bridge — 19th century engineering marvel
  • Metropolitan Museum — 2 million works of art
Times SquareCentral ParkMuseumsBroadwayFood

🇬🇧 London

  • Big Ben & Westminster — Iconic clocktower
  • Tower of London — 1,000 years of history
  • Buckingham Palace — Royal residence
  • The British Museum — Free world-class collection
  • West End Theatre — World's best live shows
HistoryMuseumsTheatreShoppingPubs

Daily Budget Breakdown

🎒 Budget

🇺🇸 New York

120

/ day

🇬🇧 London

90

/ day

⭐ Mid-range

🇺🇸 New York

250

/ day

🇬🇧 London

180

/ day

💎 Luxury

🇺🇸 New York

600

/ day

🇬🇧 London

450

/ day

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New York

from €499

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🇬🇧

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from €79

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