Overview

The cheapest option to save money is to what we call “flat share” where you either rent with friends or people you do not know. Renting a flat on your own in the UK can be expensive.  Wages in the UK are highest in London and rental prices and living costs are subsequently much higher in the south than living in the north of country. 

If you arrive in the UK and have not had enough time to rent a flat/house there are a great choice of hostels or hotels. The prices differ depending on the location as you would expect and range from anywhere between £20 - £80 per night. Travelodge have very reasonable prices and whilst they offer nothing extravagant, they are located all over the UK and are of a good standard.  Should you wish to make a booking, you should go to http://www.travelodge.co.uk/ 

Most students in the UK spend on average approximately £650 a month on accommodation, food, clothes and basic needs.  Statistics show that University accommodation in 2007-8 cost on average between £80 - £97 a week. We advise you to research the area you wish to live in, average prices and the costs of any area that you are considering moving to.