The 7 Best Travel Adapters for London

When it comes to travel adapters for London, HAOZI is an excellent choice for those who want to use and charge their electronics across the pond. Their universal adapter includes London’s Type G plugs. Keep in mind it’s not a converter, so you can only connect items rated for both 120/240 V and 50/60 Hz. 

The design is practical and safe, and it comes with a button you push to change to different plug styles. Its two built-in USB portals are a fantastic feature, allowing you to charge your mobile devices without bringing your charger with you.

As for safety measures, the HAOZI adapter features a surge protection fuse, power indicator light, plug lock, and built-in safety shutters.

While not as compact as the previous one, FOVAL is one of the best U.K. travel adapters in the market. This adapter is super convenient as it has three international adapters and lots of ports to recharge multiple items simultaneously.

The best thing about this unit is the four USB outlets that allow travelers to charge up to four USB-charging devices at once. For me, that means my iPhone, iPad, Apple watch, and Airpods can get charged up every day.

Unlike other models, the FOVAL is also a converter, stepping down 220/240V to 110/120V. 

This TESSAN device is one of the most reliable travel adapters for London, charging electrical devices in a short time frame.

It features two side-by-side G plugs on the top and two USB ports at the bottom. It’s perfect for backpackers thanks to its small size, which doesn’t take a lot of space in your luggage. The adapter plug also features a phone holder on the top to place your phone while charging. 

While the design is convenient in terms of space, the ports’ distribution can be inconvenient since the top plugs might block the USB ports. Also, the dual top plugs don’t have much space between them, so you might be able to fit only one phone charger because it covers half of the other plug. 

Another from the TESSAN family, this Type G adapter is one of the best London travel adapters for USB charging. It features dual USB ports on the front, as well as three American outlets, meaning you can plug in up to three electronics into the outlets if they fit.

Users particularly rave about the small LED that illuminates when plugged and power is on. While it might not be relevant in your country, this small LED was especially useful in the U.K. as their outlets have a switch to cut the power off to your devices, and you might not remember what position is on or off. 

Ceptics makes solid travel adapters for London, as well as others for other regions of the world. Their U.K. travel adapter is an excellent product, with a sturdy build and ultra-compact size. It features two USB ports and is compatible with dual voltage products.

(Uncertain about voltage in London? I’ve got a guide for that!)

The only drawback is that it has only one American outlet. It might not be the best option if you’re traveling to the U.K. with plenty of electric devices and want to charge them simultaneously.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the USB ports face downwards towards the floor, and it can be difficult to insert your USB cables when plugged into the outlet.

Compact and lightweight, OREI is another suitable choice for backpackers. It comes with one American plug and two USB ports. The design is a bit unusual, featuring a cylindrical shape instead of a quadrangular one. It has a rubberized grip, making it easy to use with sockets that firmly grab the plug.

Other highlights are that the OREI doesn’t overheat when charging devices simultaneously, and it also stays in all sockets firmly – no risk of falling out slowly over time as some larger universal adapters. Finally, the adapter features surge protection to protect your devices. 

If all your gadgets are Apple (like me), you might be better off buying the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.

As the name suggests, it features official AC plugs for every country, making it great for your trip to London and Europe. It’s important to mention that these aren’t adaptors per se but the plug connectors that slide onto your Apple transformer.

Like most Apple products, the Adapter Kit is very functional, well-made, and easy to use. The plugs perfectly fit all Apple products, with the adapters sliding directly into the appropriate charger as a native charger. There are two drawbacks, though. First, the kit costs more than regular adapters in the market; second, you can only use it with Apple products.