<![CDATA[How much to budget for UK 3-year degree?]]>Hello everyone,


My son wants to do a law 3-year degree in UK after his A level this year. Assuming he gets in a place in university in one of these like UCL, LSE, Warwick and Nottingham, I understand London living cost will be higher. How much does do I need to budget for -

a. tuition fee
b. living costs
c. any other cost.

Thank you.

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mamimon\" post_id=\"1918791\" time=\"1562751573\" user_id=\"179302:

Yes, for UK student. Hope to find a comprehensive and reliable plan.
Two common overseas student plans in Spore:

Income:
https://www.income.com.sg/overseas-study-protection-plan

AIG:
https://www.aig.sg/personal/more-insurance/student-assist

Buy optional outpatient care cover only if you don't think you can let your child to wait for public free medical care (super long wait and if I remember it correctly, must be via tele-consulting first to ascertain severity before can see the actual doctor. My memory maybe wrong and so do go reconfirm) or if your child is not as healthy as he/she should be.

Both priced at about $300+, quite value for money (my previous claim a few years back with AIG for a last minute booked $3000+ return ticket for my son to return home to attend his grandma's funeral was super efficient. Got the money within 2 weeks after submitted claim form).

*In my opinion, those small claims on lost personal properties are not so important. The most expensive cost will be to send a child home in case of emergency / death.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1922569https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1922569Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:02:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:45:12 GMT]]>UK has a National Health Service which covers medical costs. Actually, you have to pay several hundred pounds up front when you apply for the student visa, but once she gets there, it will seem "free", or nearly free. I can’t remember the amount now, but you can probably look it up.


I would say the only insurance you may want to get is for possessions (eg. against theft, fire damage etc) but it depends on how much she will have with her. Some universities and hostels may have some minimal cover already, and it is probably better to let her go then decide what to buy from there. My daughter is studying in the UK now, but I don’t think she took out any insurance in the end. The only items of value she has with her are her computer and phone. Your daughter can buy travel insurance if she goes travelling, but she will have to buy in the UK as Singapore ones won’t cover her if she is travelling to and from the UK.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918977https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918977Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:45:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:31:07 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1918836\" time=\"1562802456\" user_id=\"28674:

You haven't said what you want to cover. Fees, possessions, travel? Medical is not necessary.
Just enquiring as my girl is going to study in UK. Can you elaborate why medical is not necessary? What insurance should we get for her? Thank you in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918850https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918850Thu, 11 Jul 2019 01:31:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:47:36 GMT]]>You haven’t said what you want to cover. Fees, possessions, travel? Medical is not necessary.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918836https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918836Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:47:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:39:33 GMT]]>Yes, for UK student. Hope to find a comprehensive and reliable plan.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918791https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918791Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:39:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:25:19 GMT]]>In the UK? Or here? For the student? What do you want to insure for?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918764https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918764Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:25:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:48:22 GMT]]>Hi all, does anyone have a student insurance to recommend?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918746https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918746Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:48:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:33:42 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:
My insurance broker presented to me two.


One from Charties and one from AIA.

That one from AIA was a few times more expensive but with better cover but premium in thousands!

Yes, once you settled your insurance, pls share coz I yet to renew hers expiring early Sep.

Thanks!
Hi Insider
Not much out there. AIG (Chartis) Core PLan A 572; Marsh StudySecure 530 plan A. I am reviewing and will decide soon.
Cheers[/quote]

Hi Insider
I am going for the Chartis Core PLan A. Not great but no other choice. Thanks!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1063015https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1063015Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:33:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:59:18 GMT]]>My insurance broker presented to me two.


One from Charties and one from AIA.

That one from AIA was a few times more expensive but with better cover but premium in thousands!

Yes, once you settled your insurance, pls share coz I yet to renew hers expiring early Sep.

Thanks![/quote]

Hi Insider
Not much out there. AIG (Chartis) Core PLan A 572; Marsh StudySecure 530 plan A. I am reviewing and will decide soon.
Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060390https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1060390Sun, 04 Aug 2013 12:59:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:42:28 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:
insider:

[quote=\"Quintessential Mum\"]Hi Insider

Did you get health/travel insurance for your girl? A couple of friends recommended Chartis and Marsh. Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch! 😄

Hi QMum

I bought hers from Chartis. Quite expensive for that little cover (think premium about $500+ per year. Sulking over cost vs coverage for this purchase.).

Hi Insider
Yes it seems expensive. I am looking around and will let you know once I have more information.
Cheers[/quote]My insurance broker presented to me two.

One from Charties and one from AIA.

That one from AIA was a few times more expensive but with better cover but premium in thousands!

Yes, once you settled your insurance, pls share coz I yet to renew hers expiring early Sep.

Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055439Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:42:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:36:24 GMT]]>

insider:
Quintessential Mum:

Hi Insider

Did you get health/travel insurance for your girl? A couple of friends recommended Chartis and Marsh. Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch! 😄

Hi QMum

I bought hers from Chartis. Quite expensive for that little cover (think premium about $500+ per year. Sulking over cost vs coverage for this purchase.).

Hi Insider
Yes it seems expensive. I am looking around and will let you know once I have more information.
Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055432https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055432Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:36:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:35:56 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:
Hi Insider

Did you get health/travel insurance for your girl? A couple of friends recommended Chartis and Marsh. Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch! 😄
Hi QMum

I bought hers from Chartis. Quite expensive for that little cover (think premium about $500+ per year. Sulking over cost vs coverage for this purchase.).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1055134Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:35:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:09:17 GMT]]>Hi Insider

Did you get health/travel insurance for your girl? A couple of friends recommended Chartis and Marsh. Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1053645https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1053645Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:09:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:58:33 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:


Yup going to check out tripadvisor for information. Likely my daughter, husband and I.However she can stay in her hall from 29 Sep onwards.

Is he into film production? Then better to get a degree in the US. I have a friend whose husband is a film producer/director. Yes the money is goof but better to have something to fall back on. He can always teach/lecture next time.True, office jobs are fixed income jobs. Tuition is quite lucrative too. Uni students can charge between 50 to 100 bucks per hour.

My friend who retired in her early 40s to travel the world uses couchsurfing often and she said it is good. Give it a shot.

I agree as long as their happy, we are happy whether in SG or overseas.

How many more kids to go to uni?

Thanks again!
Cheers
I stayed there and left after my daughter was on her second day of school.

My son is taking film studies. Don't think he is the 'director' make though for now most of his projects he took on the director role. He is more keen in sound production.

He still has a long way to go lah coz still has about one more year and have to serve NS. So, now this thing don't need to think so much first and the answer will appear when the time is ripe.

I still have one more 10 years old son. My plan for this younger son is to kick him to China for his tertiary education (coz I have plans to set up business in China after I semi-retire and so maybe he can 'benefit'). Let's see whether this will materialise when the time comes... (personally, I feel those who can be effectively bilingual will have many more job opportunities than those who are monolingual).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030315https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030315Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:58:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:50:02 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:


Thanks! The reviews for London Transfers seems good so far. Will check around and let you know if there are others.

Wow, is she paying 540 pounds a week or is it split between 3 people? My daughter's hall is about 240 pounds a week. Ha ha I agree. Think of next year later. Lots to do now. 😄
Pls share your experience with the cab company when you return (as in punctuality, prices, and service, etc). I am a notorious 'road blind' and so I am ultra particular about sitting on what cab (that will not rob and kill me!). Usually I take public transport of buses and trains when I travel coz taking cabs sometimes just a bit 'riskier'.

540 pounds per week is for the whole house. Then 3 pax split the bill (they have their way of spliting the bill coz different room sizes, ensuite, non ensuite, etc).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030307https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030307Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:50:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:01:11 GMT]]>Ya, service apartments don’t come cheap at all, esp if one wants it to be in central area. Think you know how to comb from tripadvisor too. Actually how many in your family are going together for the first trip (for me, only my daughter and I, 2 of us went and so easier to find accommodation)?


My elder son now is 3rd year in poly. My original plan for him is to finish his NS then head for US but about a month ago he spoke to me and told me he prefers to work straight away after NS instead of continuing study. In his line (filming), money seems quite easy in a sense that he has a classmate who is making $3000+ just by freelancing for about 3 weeks during school holidays (but will be on site hands-on ‘dirty’ job and not white shirt office one). My son’s free lance job also quite ‘lucrative’, able to make about $400 for 3 days work (and therefore, he ‘sneers’ at students like my daughter who are making $5 - 7 /hr for F&B or retail jobs). He said for his industry, hands-on experiences and network contacts are more important than certificates and so asked me don’t waste money.

Well, I am still thinking about it coz I know if he doesn’t go after NS, then he may miss this opportunity forever once he gets a girlfriend, settles down, has kids, etc (once 家累 starts, it’s another full area of responsibility that usually one cannot return to fulfill that kind of carefree overseas studies lifestyle). Never mind, still have time to ponder over this. I know what he said makes sense and so have to digest a bit. Afterall, I know he will not 饿死 whether he continues or stops his studies after NS… (son has ‘Bohemian’ character in a way - carefree, happy-lucky - this is actually also part of my character and so I can understand).

Thanks for the couchsurfing site. Will get him to study about it! (he is a frequent diver and so actually has friends from all over the world during diving trips. These international divers are usually backpackers who can house him if he visits their countries. However, as he will be visiting UK in a group of 6 and therefore, they have to find lodging. My son is that kind who can sleep on a bench kind but 3 of his friends are more ‘high class’ and cannot do so. Therefore, they have to find somewhere ‘in between’ accommodation to ‘average out’ all needs…)

It’s just great to be YOUNG!

PS:
Flametree was talking about friends saying kids may not return after studying overseas. My assessment on my two elder kids is my daughter is likely to return but my son unlikely to return (if he goes overseas). My guiding principle has always been as long as they are happy, it doesn’t make any difference whether they return or not…[/quote]

Yup going to check out tripadvisor for information. Likely my daughter, husband and I.However she can stay in her hall from 29 Sep onwards.

Is he into film production? Then better to get a degree in the US. I have a friend whose husband is a film producer/director. Yes the money is goof but better to have something to fall back on. He can always teach/lecture next time.True, office jobs are fixed income jobs. Tuition is quite lucrative too. Uni students can charge between 50 to 100 bucks per hour.

My friend who retired in her early 40s to travel the world uses couchsurfing often and she said it is good. Give it a shot.

I agree as long as their happy, we are happy whether in SG or overseas.

How many more kids to go to uni?

Thanks again!
Cheers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030262https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030262Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:01:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:45:23 GMT]]>OK, managed to fish out the name card of the taxi service that I used:


http://www.morningtoncars.com

You may also email them for a quote. (the second link provided by you - prices seem reasonable for a 50+ pounds big cab. For your first trip, cannot get the small salon cab that I booked else luggages can't get in.)

My daughter now is home doing some internship work.

She will be shifting out from her dorm for her second year. Remember the rent for her relatively big apartment - 3 bedrooms (of irregular size) is at about 540 pounds per week, incl of internet and utilities. Apartment within 5-min walking distance to school and so tend to be more expensive. Dorms usually are meant for 1st year students and kids from second year onwards most of the time prefer to stay out after one full year of eating dorm food (有福不会享 as in everyday got breakfast and dinner prepared also dont want and want to cook on own but that's the way they learn...)[/quote]

Thanks! The reviews for London Transfers seems good so far. Will check around and let you know if there are others.

Wow, is she paying 540 pounds a week or is it split between 3 people? My daughter's hall is about 240 pounds a week. Ha ha I agree. Think of next year later. Lots to do now. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030248https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030248Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:45:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:26:54 GMT]]>Just a minor note of caution on these taxicab companies. Best to call one that a friend/acquaintance has used before without issue. Don’t go for the cheapest quote.


Some of these companies are run like rogue businesses by foreigners who may not be legal (some drivers don’t speak much English).

There are a lot of these companies/drivers who offer services but might be (at best) unreliable (don’t turn up on time), or (at worst) dangerous (dunno where they will drive you to!)…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030228https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1030228Fri, 05 Jul 2013 04:26:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:22:16 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:


Ha ha you are amazing! Able to get such deals. The service apartments that I looked at were all over 250 pounds a night! :rotflmao:

Will check it out.

Is your elder son studying overseas too? How many kids do you have? For boys, how about trying couchsurfing? https://www.couchsurfing.org/
It is quite good for youth.
Ya, service apartments don't come cheap at all, esp if one wants it to be in central area. Think you know how to comb from tripadvisor too. Actually how many in your family are going together for the first trip (for me, only my daughter and I, 2 of us went and so easier to find accommodation)?

My elder son now is 3rd year in poly. My original plan for him is to finish his NS then head for US but about a month ago he spoke to me and told me he prefers to work straight away after NS instead of continuing study. In his line (filming), money seems quite easy in a sense that he has a classmate who is making $3000+ just by freelancing for about 3 weeks during school holidays (but will be on site hands-on 'dirty' job and not white shirt office one). My son's free lance job also quite 'lucrative', able to make about $400 for 3 days work (and therefore, he 'sneers' at students like my daughter who are making $5 - 7 /hr for F&B or retail jobs). He said for his industry, hands-on experiences and network contacts are more important than certificates and so asked me don't waste money.

Well, I am still thinking about it coz I know if he doesn't go after NS, then he may miss this opportunity forever once he gets a girlfriend, settles down, has kids, etc (once 家累 starts, it's another full area of responsibility that usually one cannot return to fulfill that kind of carefree overseas studies lifestyle). Never mind, still have time to ponder over this. I know what he said makes sense and so have to digest a bit. Afterall, I know he will not 饿死 whether he continues or stops his studies after NS... (son has 'Bohemian' character in a way - carefree, happy-lucky - this is actually also part of my character and so I can understand).

Thanks for the couchsurfing site. Will get him to study about it! (he is a frequent diver and so actually has friends from all over the world during diving trips. These international divers are usually backpackers who can house him if he visits their countries. However, as he will be visiting UK in a group of 6 and therefore, they have to find lodging. My son is that kind who can sleep on a bench kind but 3 of his friends are more 'high class' and cannot do so. Therefore, they have to find somewhere 'in between' accommodation to 'average out' all needs...)

It's just great to be YOUNG!

PS:
Flametree was talking about friends saying kids may not return after studying overseas. My assessment on my two elder kids is my daughter is likely to return but my son unlikely to return (if he goes overseas). My guiding principle has always been as long as they are happy, it doesn't make any difference whether they return or not...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029990https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029990Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:22:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 23:56:37 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:


Hi Insider

I came across the following:

http://www.justairports.com/onlinebook.htm#instant

http://london-transfers.com/

http://www.exclusiveairports.com/

I have not booked yet. I am asking around and if I have a good contact,I will let you know.

Yes, too heavy to lug the luggage around. Also,some tube stations do not have escalators....can die!!:D

Is she home already?Is she staying at the same place for next year?May i ask how many bedrooms in her apartment and what is the rent like?

Thanks!!!
OK, managed to fish out the name card of the taxi service that I used:

http://www.morningtoncars.com

You may also email them for a quote. (the second link provided by you - prices seem reasonable for a 50+ pounds big cab. For your first trip, cannot get the small salon cab that I booked else luggages can't get in.)

My daughter now is home doing some internship work.

She will be shifting out from her dorm for her second year. Remember the rent for her relatively big apartment - 3 bedrooms (of irregular size) is at about 540 pounds per week, incl of internet and utilities. Apartment within 5-min walking distance to school and so tend to be more expensive. Dorms usually are meant for 1st year students and kids from second year onwards most of the time prefer to stay out after one full year of eating dorm food (有福不会享 as in everyday got breakfast and dinner prepared also dont want and want to cook on own but that's the way they learn...)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029979https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029979Thu, 04 Jul 2013 23:56:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:04:56 GMT]]>

insider:
Quintessential Mum:


Where did you stay whilst in London? I checked out a couple of service apartments and quite expensive? Anyone has any recommendations? Do let me know. Thanks!!

I stayed in Camden area which is quite central.

I fished that room out from backpackers.com.tw, basically it's a room in an apartment (a bit like homestay but not exactly homestay). The tenant in the room left home for holidays and so these kids quite smart to rent out the room while they were away to cover rent.

Err...you maybe more 'high class' (no offense meant) and maybe not be able to take my 'backpackers' style' (I backpacked a lot personally to China and 90% doing homestay and so quite used to it).

I paid 50 pounds / night for the two of us, complete with wifi...

Ya, anyone with more economical accommodation please recommend. My elder son and his gang plan to visit UK next year for their 'graudation trip'. (like really no cheaper alternative accommodation in London coz I did go around to look see to check prices of apartment rental but every time also would stick out my tongue...)

Ha ha you are amazing! Able to get such deals. The service apartments that I looked at were all over 250 pounds a night! :rotflmao:

Will check it out.

Is your elder son studying overseas too? How many kids do you have? For boys, how about trying couchsurfing? https://www.couchsurfing.org/
It is quite good for youth.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029684https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029684Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:04:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:47:33 GMT]]>

insider:
Quintessential Mum:

There are taxi services that you can pre book and pre pay too.


Hi Q Mum

Share your taxi contact leh.

I paid about 70 pounds for my first trip from Heathrow airport to city area (outside normal taxi queue). Standard London cab that can hold my 3 huge luggages.

Then when I returned, I went to a taxi booking service (happened to pass by and walked in to check out prices) and paid about 30 - 35 pounds (can't remember which cab company. Think I still have the card somewhere). A smaller cab that can take 2 pax and I returned with one big luggage. This one I didn't pre-pay. Just booked with the counter, then gave address, and cab will appear at door step at appointed time.

PS:
I told my daughter to cab to her accommodation when she returns this Sep coz of the heavy luggages which would make her difficult to bring them up and down of stairs in train station. Not sure she oredi has the cheaper taxi contact. Hopefully I can fish first and can pass to her if she later didn't manage to find...

Hi Insider

I came across the following:

http://www.justairports.com/onlinebook.htm#instant

http://london-transfers.com/

http://www.exclusiveairports.com/

I have not booked yet. I am asking around and if I have a good contact,I will let you know.

Yes, too heavy to lug the luggage around. Also,some tube stations do not have escalators....can die!!:D

Is she home already?Is she staying at the same place for next year?May i ask how many bedrooms in her apartment and what is the rent like?

Thanks!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029672https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029672Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:47:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:41:08 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:

Where did you stay whilst in London? I checked out a couple of service apartments and quite expensive? Anyone has any recommendations? Do let me know. Thanks!!
I stayed in Camden area which is quite central.

I fished that room out from backpackers.com.tw, basically it's a room in an apartment (a bit like homestay but not exactly homestay). The tenant in the room left home for holidays and so these kids quite smart to rent out the room while they were away to cover rent.

Err...you maybe more 'high class' (no offense meant) and maybe not be able to take my 'backpackers' style' (I backpacked a lot personally to China and 90% doing homestay and so quite used to it).

I paid 50 pounds / night for the two of us, complete with wifi...

Ya, anyone with more economical accommodation please recommend. My elder son and his gang plan to visit UK next year for their 'graudation trip'. (like really no cheaper alternative accommodation in London coz I did go around to look see to check prices of apartment rental but every time also would stick out my tongue...)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029612https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029612Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:41:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How much to budget for UK 3-year degree? on Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:17:18 GMT]]>

Quintessential Mum:
There are taxi services that you can pre book and pre pay too.

Hi Q Mum

Share your taxi contact leh.

I paid about 70 pounds for my first trip from Heathrow airport to city area (outside normal taxi queue). Standard London cab that can hold my 3 huge luggages.

Then when I returned, I went to a taxi booking service (happened to pass by and walked in to check out prices) and paid about 30 - 35 pounds (can't remember which cab company. Think I still have the card somewhere). A smaller cab that can take 2 pax and I returned with one big luggage. This one I didn't pre-pay. Just booked with the counter, then gave address, and cab will appear at door step at appointed time.

PS:
I told my daughter to cab to her accommodation when she returns this Sep coz of the heavy luggages which would make her difficult to bring them up and down of stairs in train station. Not sure she oredi has the cheaper taxi contact. Hopefully I can fish first and can pass to her if she later didn't manage to find...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1029590Thu, 04 Jul 2013 08:17:18 GMT