As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Luxembourg: a mid-range day costs about $183 there, against $186 in the other (United Kingdom), a gap of 2.0%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Luxembourg (+5.1% after inflation, against −0.8%). The lower US advisory belongs to Luxembourg (Level 1, against Level 2).
| Measure | Luxembourg | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $183 | $186 |
| Lean day | $86 | $88 |
| Comfortable day | $386 | $414 |
| Real change, 12 months | +5.1% | −0.8% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | −0.9% |
| Versus 5-year average | +1.7% | −4.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.8 · Effortless | 4.9 · Effortless |
| Index score | 58 | 48 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Oct | Apr, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
A tiny, wealthy grand duchy where all public transport is free.
The catchHotels are priced for bankers on weekdays; weekends are noticeably cheaper. Two days covers it.
Expensive, and worth watching: the pound swings more than most major currencies.
The catchLondon lodging is among the world's most expensive, and walk-up train fares are punitive. Book transport ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.