UK travel health
Typhoid vaccine cost in the UK
Typhoid vaccination is commonly considered for travel where food and water hygiene risk is higher. In the UK it may be available free through NHS GP practices when clinically indicated.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. Prices shown in GBP unless stated.
Quick answer
In the UK, typhoid vaccine commonly costs around GBP30-GBP50 privately but may be free through an NHS GP practice for eligible travel indications.
Cost and access breakdown
| Item | Indicative cost | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injectable typhoid vaccine | UK: GBP30-GBP50 / AU: A$50-A$90 | NHS/private in UK; usually private for travel in AU | Protection duration and timing depend on product. |
| Oral typhoid vaccine | Clinic-specific | Private or pharmacy route | Requires correct capsule timing and storage. |
| Consultation | May be extra | GP or travel clinic | Destination and itinerary determine need. |
| Food and water advice | Usually included in consult | Travel clinic | Vaccination does not replace food and water precautions. |
Timing
- Plan before travel so protection has time to develop.
- Oral and injectable products have different schedules.
- Food and water precautions remain important.
Quote checks
Can your UK GP provide it free?
Is the oral or injectable option being quoted?
Does the price include the travel consult?
When should the dose be given before departure?
Clinical checks before booking
- Typhoid vaccine is commonly discussed for food and water exposure risk.
- Oral and injectable options have different schedules and suitability checks.
- Vaccination does not replace food and water precautions.
Itemised price components
Injectable vaccine
GBP30-GBP65 / A$50-A$90
May be NHS-funded in the UK when clinically indicated.
Oral vaccine
Clinic-specific
Ask about storage and capsule timing.
Consultation
May be extra
Destination risk assessment.
Scraped provider evidence
Public provider pages monitored for prices, vaccine availability and city coverage.
| Provider | Market | Signal | Captured price/status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASTA Travel Health | UK | Typhoid | £65.00 |
UK travel vaccine price context
| Travel health consultation | GBP25-GBP50 | Private clinic or pharmacy | Check whether advice is charged separately from vaccines. |
| Hepatitis A | GBP40-GBP80 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Typhoid | GBP30-GBP50 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Yellow fever | GBP60-GBP100 | Approved centre only | Certificate may be required for entry to some countries. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | GBP50-GBP70 per dose | Private | Usually a multi-dose course. |
| Japanese encephalitis | GBP90-GBP110 per dose | Private | Usually a two-dose course. |
| Malaria tablets | GBP20-GBP120 per course | Private | Cost depends on medicine and trip duration. |
Related travel vaccine guides
Sources & further reading
- NHS travel vaccinations — UK NHS guidance on travel vaccines and which vaccines may be available from GP practices.
- TravelHealthPro — NaTHNaC destination-specific travel health advice and vaccine guidance.
- NaTHNaC yellow fever centres — UK Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre registry and certification context.
- WHO travel and health — International travel health and vaccination requirement context.
Travel vaccine prices vary by clinic, destination, eligibility, product availability and whether a consultation or certificate fee is included. Use this page as a cost guide, not personal medical advice.