London is one of the most visited cities in the world and one of the hardest to get under the skin of. "Rent a friend UK" is searched by visitors who want a Londoner, not a tour, and by people in the UK asking if they can get paid for being that person. Both answers are yes.
What a London Local Friend is for#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Pubs | The right pub for the right night, and how a round works |
| Markets | Borough for food, Columbia Road on a Sunday, Brick Lane |
| Neighbourhoods | Peckham, Hackney, Brixton: the London that isn't in the guidebooks |
| Football | A non-league game, or a pub that shows the match |
| The practical stuff | Oyster cards, which line, what a cab should cost |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in London, message one in the app, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets their own hourly rate; worldwide most charge $15 to $50 an hour, roughly £12 to £40 (what moves the price). Company, not dating: is renting a friend weird?.
Getting paid in the UK#
If you live in London or another UK city with visitors, you can sign up free, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free times. Roavi takes no commission. For most people it's a side income on evenings and weekends; declare it as self-employed earnings. Paid friend jobs explains what the work involves and what it realistically pays, and RentAFriend alternatives compares the apps.
For visitors: things to do in London and is London safe?.
Live in London? Get paid to show visitors your city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a rent a friend app in the UK?
Yes. Roavi works in the UK: Local Friends in London and other cities set an hourly rate, visitors message them in the app and meet in person. It's for company and showing people the city, not dating.How much does it cost to rent a friend in London?
Each Local Friend sets their rate. Worldwide most charge $15 to $50 an hour, roughly £12 to £40. Drinks, food and tickets during the meetup are agreed beforehand.Can I get paid to be a friend in the UK?
Yes. Sign up free on Roavi as a Local Friend, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and free times. Visitors message you; you meet in person. Roavi takes no commission. Income is yours to declare as self-employed earnings.Is rent a friend legal in the UK?
Paying for someone's time and company, to show you around, is legal, like hiring a guide. Intimate services are not what this is, and Roavi bans them.Which UK cities have demand?
London by far, then Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford and Cambridge, wherever tourists and business travellers go.