Originally Posted by
rcspeirs
Travelcards only exist as single day version or week (or longer) versions. For a trip of less than five days, a travelcard is not the cheapest option. Using electronic payment (contactless / phone pay / oyster) is cheapest (and simplest). Example - for the days when you're travelling in central London (not to or from an airport), you'll pay no more than £7.20.
Not quite true - there is a visitor pass (and this is often what overseas tourists get directed towards) which can be for 1, 2 or 3 days:
https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-informatio...y/visitor-pass
It's a pound or so more than 3 days' worth of 1-6 caps, and significantly more than 1-2 caps. So, depends on your travel plans. Personally, yes, I would rely on contactless - I think it's entirely possible you'll find yourself walking or taking the bus more than you think.
It also doesn't qualify for the London 2-for-1 offers, as it's issued by tourist offices, not National Rail stations.