Private rehab London
The short answer
Private residential rehab London starts at around £5,000 for a 28-day programme and rises with setting and medical cover. London has the highest concentration of private addiction beds in the UK and the highest prices. Inpatient detox inside Zone 1 is priced at a premium; the same 28-day programme an hour outside the M25 typically costs several thousand pounds less.
Ask us to compare pricesWhat it costs
| Option | Detox | 28 days |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Hospital London Premium · Marylebone, central London | £5,000–£9,000 | £12,000–£22,000 |
| Priory Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland | £4,500–£8,000 | £12,000–£20,000 |
| Sanctuary Lodge Mid-market · Halstead, Essex | £2,500–£5,000 | £5,000–£11,000 |
| Gladstones Clinic Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire | £6,000–£12,000 | £15,000–£35,000 |
These are market ranges gathered across CQC-registered UK providers, not quotes. Only the clinic can confirm a final price, and it depends on your assessment. Prices checked July 2026.
Private rehab London compared
Private residential clinics serving London run from £5,000 for 28 days, and a private admission is normally possible within 24 to 72 hours once the assessment is done and funding is confirmed. Most London enquiries end up choosing between a central hospital admission and a residential clinic in Essex, Kent, Surrey or Berkshire within 60–90 minutes by car. Travelling out is usually cheaper and, clinically, the change of environment is often the point.
| Clinic | Setting | 28 days | Typical wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Hospital London | Premium · Marylebone, central London | £12,000–£22,000 | 24–72 hours |
| Priory | Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland | £12,000–£20,000 | 24–72 hours |
| Sanctuary Lodge | Mid-market · Halstead, Essex | £5,000–£11,000 | 24–72 hours |
| Gladstones Clinic | Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire | £15,000–£35,000 | 24–72 hours |
Getting admitted this week
- 1. Tell us the substance, daily amount, last use and any prescribed medication — that decides whether a medically managed detox is needed.
- 2. We check which clinics serving London have a bed this week and what each is quoting, including whether your insurance can be used.
- 3. You pick one, we hold a second as backup, and the clinic confirms the price and admission date.
We are a referral service, not a clinic. We check availability and prices across regulated providers, and a provider may pay us only if someone we refer is admitted.
Clinics used most by London enquiries
Nightingale Hospital London
Premium · Marylebone, central London
£12,000–£22,000 / 28 days
People who need to stay in central London
Priory
Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland
£12,000–£20,000 / 28 days
Dual diagnosis — consultant psychiatry is on site, not visiting
Sanctuary Lodge
Mid-market · Halstead, Essex
£5,000–£11,000 / 28 days
London and East of England self-funders wanting a short journey
Gladstones Clinic
Luxury · Cotswolds and Hampshire
£15,000–£35,000 / 28 days
Very small cohorts and near-private treatment
We are a referral service, not a clinic, and we are not affiliated with the providers named here. Prices are market ranges, not quotes.
Travelling for treatment London
Most London enquiries end up choosing between a central hospital admission and a residential clinic in Essex, Kent, Surrey or Berkshire within 60–90 minutes by car. Travelling out is usually cheaper and, clinically, the change of environment is often the point.
Insurance London
London hospitals are the most likely in the country to be in-network with Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, which is why insured enquiries so often end up here. Authorisation still depends on assessment and any addiction limits in the policy.
See insurance-funded rehab for how each insurer handles addiction claims.
Comparing aftercare London
Aftercare is where London genuinely scores: weekly group work, one-to-one therapy and structured outpatient programmes are all available locally after discharge, which suits people who cannot take three months away from work.
- How many months of aftercare are included in the fee, and what happens after that
- Whether aftercare is in person, online, or both
- Whether family sessions are included
- Whether relapse means paying for a full second admission
- Who you call at 9pm on a Saturday in month three
Other regions
Looking at funding rather than private fees? See funded rehab in London.
Common questions
How much does private rehab cost London?
A 28-day residential programme at clinics serving London sits between £5,000 and £35,000, depending on setting and medical cover. Detox-only admissions are cheaper. These are market ranges we have gathered, not quotes — each clinic confirms its own price after assessment.
Which private rehab clinics serve London?
The regulated providers most used by London enquiries are Nightingale Hospital London, Priory, Sanctuary Lodge, Gladstones Clinic. Most London enquiries end up choosing between a central hospital admission and a residential clinic in Essex, Kent, Surrey or Berkshire within 60–90 minutes by car. Travelling out is usually cheaper and, clinically, the change of environment is often the point.
Can I use private medical insurance for rehab London?
London hospitals are the most likely in the country to be in-network with Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, which is why insured enquiries so often end up here. Authorisation still depends on assessment and any addiction limits in the policy.
How quickly can someone be admitted London?
Usually 24 to 72 hours from the first call for a private admission — assessment, clinic choice, funding confirmation, then admission. What delays it is almost always funding rather than bed availability. NHS-funded residential placement is a separate route and takes months.
What aftercare do private clinics London include?
Aftercare is where London genuinely scores: weekly group work, one-to-one therapy and structured outpatient programmes are all available locally after discharge, which suits people who cannot take three months away from work.
Is there free or NHS-funded rehab London?
Yes. Community treatment through your local drug and alcohol service is free and available everywhere. Funded residential placement exists but is rationed through a local-authority panel, so waits are typically months rather than days. We will tell you when that is the better route for you.