# Travel Vaccinations UK: Cost Guide | Pick My Pharmacy URL: https://pickmypharmacy.co.uk/guides/travel-vaccinations-uk/ Description: Which travel vaccines are free on the NHS, which are private-only, typical UK costs, and how far ahead of travel to book your pharmacy visit. --- - [Home](/) - /[Guides](/guides/) - /Travel Vaccinations UK: What You Need and What It Costs # Travel Vaccinations UK: What You Need and What It Costs Which travel vaccines are free on the NHS, which are private-only, typical UK costs, and how far ahead of travel to book your pharmacy visit. By [Kaiser Khan](/author/kaiser-khan/) · Desk-researched 12 August 2026 In short Hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera are often free on the NHS from your GP surgery. Yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, and most others are private-only, typically £30-£95 per dose. Book at least 6-8 weeks before you travel. Who this is not for This page is not a destination-specific vaccine list and not a same-day walk-in guarantee. If you travel in under two weeks, call a travel clinic today rather than reading a cost guide. Yellow fever must be given at a designated centre. ## Should you start with a travel-health risk assessment? Which vaccines you need depends on your destination, itinerary, activities, and existing immunity — not a fixed list per country. Book a travel health consultation at a pharmacy travel clinic or your GP surgery, ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. The consultation assesses your destination, how long you're travelling, what you'll be doing (such as rural travel, animal contact, or medical/humanitarian work), and your vaccination history, to recommend what you actually need rather than a generic list. ## Which travel vaccines are free on the NHS, and which are private? Hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera are often free from your GP surgery for eligible destinations. Yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, and most others are private-only. Hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera vaccines are often available free from your GP surgery when travelling to a country where they are recommended. Yellow fever, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, tick-borne encephalitis, and most meningitis strains beyond routine UK vaccination are almost always private. Figures in the table are indicative private-clinic ranges — confirm with the pharmacy. Desk-researched 12 August 2026. ## What do private travel vaccines typically cost? Indicative private-clinic ranges run from about £30 a dose for typhoid to about £95–£110 for Japanese encephalitis. Confirm the live price with the pharmacy — these are editorial bands, not a quote. VaccineDosesTypical cost per doseOften free on NHS?Hepatitis A1£55–£75Often, yesTyphoid1£30–£45Often, yesHepatitis A + Typhoid (combined)1£85–£110Often, yesYellow fever1£68–£95No — private only, registered centresRabies3£55–£85No — private onlyJapanese encephalitis2£95–£110No — private onlyMeningitis ACWY1£50–£75No — usually private for travelCholera2£35–£85Often, yes ## Where can you get a yellow fever vaccine? Only at a registered yellow fever vaccination centre. You receive an International Certificate of Vaccination, which some countries require for entry. Not every pharmacy is a centre — check before you book. If you travel in under two weeks, call a clinic today rather than reading a cost guide. This page is not a destination-specific vaccine list and not a same-day walk-in guarantee. Search a registered yellow fever centre before you book — a travel clinic that does other jabs may still not be authorised for yellow fever. ## Work out your likely cost ### Travel vaccination calculator Estimate your total cost based on which vaccines you need. [Estimate cost](/calculators/travel-vaccination-cost-calculator/) ### Compare travel clinics Find pharmacies offering travel health services near you. [Find a travel clinic](/services/travel-clinic/) ## Frequently Asked Questions How far in advance should I book travel vaccinations?▼ At least 6-8 weeks before you travel, since some vaccines need multiple doses spread over several weeks to give full protection, and some need time to take effect. Are travel vaccines ever free on the NHS?▼ Yes — hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera are commonly available free from your GP surgery for eligible destinations. Most other travel-specific vaccines are private-only. Do I need a yellow fever certificate for every country?▼ No, only for destinations that require it, often based on your travel history as well as your destination. Your travel clinic will confirm whether you need one for your specific trip. Can I get a yellow fever vaccine at any pharmacy?▼ No. Only a registered yellow fever vaccination centre can give it and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination. Check before you book — not every travel clinic is a centre. ## Which sources were checked for this guide? Primary sources checked while researching this guide. Editorial price ranges are labelled as such and are not a quote from these pages. If we cannot source a regulatory fact, we do not publish it. - [NHS — Travel vaccinations](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/) (checked 12 August 2026) - [TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC)](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/) (checked 12 August 2026) - [NHS — Yellow fever vaccine](https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/yellow-fever-vaccine/) (checked 12 August 2026) Costs are indicative private-clinic ranges and vary by pharmacy — this guide is not personal travel health advice. Always get destination-specific advice from a registered travel clinic or your GP surgery before you travel. ## Related Pages - [How much are travel vaccinations?](/answers/how-much-are-travel-vaccinations/) - [Travel clinic service](/services/travel-clinic/) - [Travel vaccination cost calculator](/calculators/travel-vaccination-cost-calculator/) ## Ready to Compare Real Pharmacies? See services and prices from GPhC-registered UK pharmacies matched to what you need. [Compare Pharmacies Free](/compare/)