Dreamed Of Living In A Palace? Here’s How Much It Would Cost You To Rent The Buckingham Palace

by Sanjana Shenoy
Dreamed Of Living In A Palace? Here’s How Much It Would Cost You To Rent The Buckingham Palace

Do you aspire to live like a king or a queen? Now we all know that the literal kings and queens of today- the royal families across the world live a luxurious life filled with all the necessities and extravaganza. But have you ever stopped to think what it would cost to rent a Palace? That is what UNCLE, a UK-based rental company, did. Simply put, now you can know how much greens it would cost you to rent a palace across Europe.

Here’s How Much You Must Pay To Rent Palaces Across Europe

UNCLE, a UK-based rental company, analyzed floor plans of properties that can be compared with the palaces. For their research, they worked on the “most famous and recognizable royal residences across the UK, from Buckingham Palace to Balmoral Castle.” What the study revealed is not shocking; let’s look at the list below.

1. Buckingham Palace: $3,079,937.24 USD per month
2. St. James’s Palace: $2,095,203.71 USD per month
3. Windsor Castle: $1,587,957.33 USD per month
4. Kensington Palace: $212,208.59 USD per month
5. Palace of Holyrood House: $16,1156.88 USD per month
6. Clarence House: $106,044.51 USD per month
7. Balmoral Castle: $99281.98 USD per month
8. Sandringham House: $94,519.59 USD per month
9. Highgrove House: $88,421.35 USD per month
10. Hillsborough Castle: $86,764.28 USD per month
11. Anmer Hall: $53,336.89 USD per month
12. Gatcombe Park: $52,027.62 USD per month
13. Frogmore Cottage: $21,317.85 USD per month
14. Nottingham Cottage: 9,372.61 USD per month

The Buckingham Palace Would Have A Rent Of ₹26 Crores

Now is it a secret that UNCLE found Buckingham Palace to be the most expensive royal residence? With its 775 rooms and in a central London location, the Buckingham Palace would cost a whopping £2,550,018 (about ₹26,34,33,689). Now for those history buffs among you, this palace was built in 1703 and acts as the Queen and Duke’s main royal residence and finds itself among many administrative activities.

Also Read: This Palace In Gujarat Is 4 Times Bigger Than UK’s Buckingham Palace With A Zoo & A Golf Course

Also Read: I Lived Like The Maharajas In This Palace In Gujarat With Exquisite Suites, Royal Meals &More!

In distant second is St James’s, which would cost £1,734,713 (about Rs 179207302.01) per calendar month. Now, this price surge is because of its location. Nestled between Mayfair and St James’s Park, rental here can be quite pricey per square meter. The third most expensive royal property to rent in Windsor Castle. This is where the queen resides partially a year. This palace has over 1,000 rooms and is the second-largest royal property. In India, you can stay at a stunning sandcastle resort in Rajasthan. 

First Published: May 15, 2021 11:46 AM