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Los Angeles holidays
Best time to visit Los Angeles
The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. March and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Los Angeles cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £70 a day at the budget end, around £130 a day mid-range and £375+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1260 to £1750 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is strongest for city breaks, beaches and coastal time, history and culture, and nightlife. The main settings are urban settings and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want city breaks, beaches and coastal time, history and culture, and nightlife.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You want very quiet evenings.
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is long-haul travel, so allowing at least a week usually makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The strongest periods are April to June and September to October. March and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Los Angeles cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £70 a day at the budget end, around £130 a day mid-range and £375+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1260 to £1750 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Los Angeles from the UK?
Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Los Angeles good for?
Los Angeles best suits travellers looking for city breaks, beaches and coastal time, history and culture, and nightlife. Expect urban settings and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.