Quick Answer
For 2 people, a 1-week UK trip costs £1,400-2,400 budget, £2,400-3,600 mid-range, £5,000+ luxury (excluding flights). 2-week trip roughly doubles this. The big saving: couples share a hotel room, halving accommodation cost vs solos.
1 Week Budget
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel (7 nights, double room) | £420-630 | £840-1,400 | £2,000-4,000 |
| Food & drinks | £280-420 | £560-840 | £1,000-2,000 |
| Transport + occasional taxi | £140-220 | £200-320 | £400-700 |
| Attractions | £140-220 | £250-380 | £500-900 |
| Total for 2 | £980-1,490 | £1,850-2,940 | £3,900-7,600 |
2 Weeks Budget
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels (14 nights) | £840-1,260 | £1,680-2,800 | £4,000-8,000 |
| Food & drinks | £560-840 | £1,120-1,680 | £2,000-4,000 |
| Transport + car hire | £300-500 | £500-800 | £900-1,500 |
| Attractions | £280-420 | £500-760 | £1,000-1,800 |
| Total for 2 | £1,980-3,020 | £3,800-6,040 | £7,900-15,300 |
Couple Savings
- Hotel: 1 room for 2 vs 2 hostel beds = save £15-20/night
- Train tickets: Two Together Railcard £30/year saves 1/3
- Restaurant: 1 starter + 2 mains + 1 dessert + bottle of wine = better value
- Tours: some couple discounts; private tours similar to solo
- Total saving: ~30% vs two solo budgets
Sample Splurges
- Afternoon tea at Ritz (£140 for 2)
- West End theatre Royal Box seats (£200-400)
- Christmas Day dinner at Claridge's (£500+)
- Edinburgh Hogmanay package (£600+ for 2)
- Bath Royal Crescent Hotel night (£500+)
💡 Couple tip: Two Together Railcard (£30/year) saves 1/3 off all train fares. Both names on card; you must travel together. Pays back in 3-4 train rides.