A Couple Travel Questions?

Question

I live in the US, and I will be 15 in a few months.

I was wondering, how old would I have to be to be able to get a hotel in the UK, since I am planning to go by myself?

And, what would be the best transportation considering I want to go to all 3 Britain countries and Northern Ireland?

Answer 1

Wow 15 is WAAAAAY too young to be traveling alone... especially if people around you know you are that age.

I would stay in youth hostiles  there are several in London that looked good for me... I also stayed in a B& B that was cheap and VERY SAFE... the lady in it would deffinately take care of you... and you get a terriffic breakfast!

It really doesn't cost more and the environment is safe.

We used this site to book ours.

Our B&B was right by Tower bridge right above a NICE pub.

good luck.  

Answer 2

You need to be 16 to legally fly/travel alone.

If someone else books it for you with a credit card, you can stay in a hotel in the uk. But if you turned up at 15 and tried to get a room, you would probably be refused and possibly refered to the authorities.

It's all to do with who has the responsibility for a minor (you) and I don't think a hotel has that in their power.

If you manage to get places to stay, and want to travel round, I would recommend a car, but you are too young to drive. So I guess the best way to see it is by train, and take a ferry (CalMac) to Northern Ireland.

The UK can be a dangerous place. It's not all tea on the lawn and cricket; you may have guns, but we have our fair share of stabbings, beatings, horrible drunkenness, assaults and general god-awful behaviour. Beware!

Answer 3

What kind of parents are cool with their 15 year old daughter traveling abroad, let alone by herself? Wait until you grow up a bit and go with a friend, it will be a much more enjoyable experience with less rape and homicide.