London packing list
- London weather changes hour by hour—a packable rain shell earns its space more than a heavy coat.
- Expect miles on the Tube and sidewalks; broken-in shoes matter more than dress boots.
- UK outlets are type G—bring the right adapter even if the rest of your Europe trip uses C/F.
What you’ll likely need
A quick peek at must-bring and strongly suggested items for this trip. Your full checklist with checkboxes appears in a moment.
- Light jacket / layer
- Packable rain jacket
- Pants / shorts
- Socks
- T-shirts / tops
- Underwear
- Credit / debit cards
- Driver's license / ID
- Flight / booking confirmations
- Health insurance card
- Passport
- Visa / entry documents
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Travel power adapter
- Prescription medications
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- TSA liquids bag (100ml)
- Day backpack
- Packing cubes
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sleepwear
- Emergency contact list
- Local currency / cash
- Travel insurance documents
- Headphones / earbuds
- Portable charger
- Reusable water bottle
- Band-aids / plasters
- Pain reliever (ibuprofen)
- Hand sanitizer
- Razor
- Shampoo (travel size)
- Soap / body wash
- Toiletry bag
Tips for this trip
- Layers for museums and pubs: indoor heat plus damp outdoors is the classic London combo.
- An Oyster or contactless card beats paper tickets; keep a small day bag for water and a light sweater.
- Nice-casual covers most dinners; black-tie is rare unless you have tickets that require it.
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Common questions
What should I pack for London? +
Rain shell, walking shoes, layers, type G adapter, umbrella or hood, and a day bag. Add one smarter outfit if you have theatre or a nice dinner booked.
Do I need an umbrella? +
A compact umbrella or hooded shell helps. Many locals rely on a good jacket more than a full-size umbrella in crowds.
Can I use this with a Europe multi-city trip? +
Yes — use this list for the UK leg, then our Europe packing list for continental plugs. Paris and Italy guides help if those cities are next.
Can I print this London packing checklist? +
Yes—Print / Save as PDF after you adjust days and bag size above.