A private GP appointment in the UK usually costs somewhere between £60 and £250. Short online consultations sit at the bottom of that range, face-to-face appointments in Central London typically cost £100 to £250, and some Harley Street consultations reach £350. At AristoGP a 30-minute appointment with a private GP is £150, face to face at the clinic.
The spread is confusing, and the cheapest and most expensive options are rarely the best value. Here is what the price should include, which extras to watch for, and how to compare clinics.
Typical private GP prices in the UK
- Online or video GP: from around £60, often for a short appointment.
- Face-to-face GP in Central London: typically £100 to £250.
- Harley Street and W1 clinics: up to around £350.
- AristoGP, Central London EC1: £150 for 30 minutes, face to face.
The main things that push prices higher are postcode and brand rather than anything clinical. A W1 address costs a clinic more, and that reaches your invoice.
What the fee should include
The headline fee matters less than what it buys. Before booking anywhere, check:
- Appointment length. Ten minutes and thirty minutes are very different appointments.
- Examination and advice. A proper history, examination where needed, and a clear plan.
- Prescriptions. Whether writing a private prescription is included or charged as an extra.
- Letters. Whether a referral letter or sick note is included, or costs another £25 to £50.
At AristoGP, diagnosis, treatment, private prescriptions, sick notes and specialist referrals are included in the consultation where clinically appropriate. Blood tests and other investigations, if needed, are charged separately. An £80 appointment with a £40 letter fee and a £30 prescription charge is not cheaper than a £150 one with none of those extras.
Extra costs to watch for
- Medicines: you pay the pharmacy for the medicine on a private prescription.
- Blood tests and swabs: laboratory tests are priced separately at most clinics, so ask for the price before the sample is taken.
- Follow-up appointments: check whether a review of your results is included or booked as a new appointment.
- Letters and forms: some clinics charge separately for referral letters, sick notes and insurance forms.
Does health insurance cover a private GP?
Some private medical insurance policies include a limited number of GP appointments, often by video, while many do not cover face-to-face GP visits at all. Check your policy before booking. If you are paying yourself, you do not need a referral or to register with the clinic.
Is a private GP worth it?
For a one-off problem, such as an infection, a worrying symptom or a letter you need quickly, £150 buys a same-day, unhurried appointment with a private GP in Central London. Whether that is worth it depends on the problem, but it is a smaller commitment than most people assume, and your NHS registration is unaffected. For a fuller comparison, see NHS vs private GP in London.
In an emergency, such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty or signs of a stroke, call 999 rather than booking any GP appointment.
Questions about private GP costs
How much is a private GP appointment in London?
Most face-to-face private GP appointments in Central London cost between £100 and £250. At AristoGP a 30-minute appointment is £150, face to face at the clinic.
Is a video appointment cheaper than seeing a GP in person?
Often, at clinics that sell short online consultations. AristoGP currently offers face-to-face appointments only, at £150 for 30 minutes.
Do I pay separately for a prescription?
You pay the pharmacy for the medicine itself. A private prescription is charged at the pharmacy’s price for that medicine rather than the NHS prescription charge, so it is worth asking the price before it is dispensed.
Can I see a private GP if I am registered with an NHS GP?
Yes. Seeing a private GP does not affect your NHS registration, and you can keep using both.
Can I get a same-day private GP appointment?
Usually, yes. Same-day appointments are available Monday to Saturday, and WhatsApp is the fastest way to check availability.
Book a private GP appointment
We are at 1-5 Portpool Lane, London EC1N 7UU, four minutes from Chancery Lane, open Monday to Saturday. See our private GP service, book online, or message us on WhatsApp. Appointments are available in English, Greek, Italian and Bulgarian.