An Insider's Guide to London

Relocation Services

At London Relocation, we believe there's nothing more important than feeling comfortable in your new city - especially for Americans moving to London, England. Even with our relocation services, London can seem like an overwhelming city - but getting a taste of the local lifestyle can help make your transition much easier. That's why in addition to offering the best UK relocation specialists available, we also offer this useful quick-reference guide to all things London, from taking the tube to exchanging dollars.

Exchanging Money - If your primary accounts will remain in the U.S., plan to make the ATM your best friend. Instead of traveler's checks or exchanging funds at the airport or the bank, we recommend using ATMs to withdraw larger sums of cash. While currency exchange services make you pay a percent on the exchange rate, you'll usually just pay a flat fee at the ATM.

London A-Z - Pick up this well-known street atlas at any newsstand or bookstore for a few pounds, and you'll be on your way to learning the inner workings of London's complicated city streets and urban sprawl . The London A-Z includes detailed maps of all London's central neighborhoods, as well as a complete London Underground map, easy-to-follow maps of the confusing Heathrow Airport, points of interest, neighborhood names and more. Even if you're still new to the city and utilizing our relocation services, London is much easier to navigate with this guide.

The Tube - In a city where cars are taxed 8 pounds per day for entering congested zones, the London Underground, known as the tube, is likely to become your best friend. You can take the tube from all of London's central neighborhoods, as well as many outlying zones.

Another benefit to taking the tube during your relocation to London, England from America is its convenience. Not only will it connect you to all the central neighborhoods - particularly student and business hubs - but it's also the best way to reach train stations and connect to neighborhood bus routes. Central London even offers a convenient loop route, so you can hop on and off to visit different neighborhoods and attractions.

Time Out - You may have heard of the popular tourist guide of the same name, but in London, Time Out is a weekly publication known as the "listings bible" for its incredibly thorough record of what's happening in music, theatre, art, comedy and more. If you like the nightlife or simply want to know what makes London tick, pick up Time Out each week. It's also a great way to start learning which neighborhoods are known for live music or a great art scene, so you'll feel like a London insider in no time. In fact, Time Out is the perfect way for Americans moving to London, England to get a handle on the happenings in this crazy city.