Key takeaways
- Online or video private GP appointments typically cost around £25–£75.
- In-person private GP appointments typically cost around £60–£200, more in London; home visits cost more again.
- Many private medical insurance policies include a digital GP service, often with unlimited video appointments.
Getting a GP appointment can be a battle, and more people are paying to see a private GP instead. Here’s what it costs in 2026, what the price doesn’t include, and how private health insurance can help.
Typical private GP prices
- Online or video appointment: around £25–£75.
- In-person appointment: around £60–£200, with London clinics usually at the higher end.
- Home visit: typically £200 or more.
The extra costs
The appointment fee is rarely the whole bill. A private prescription, a referral letter, blood tests or a follow-up appointment can each add to the cost. It’s worth asking what’s included before you book.
Does health insurance include a GP?
Private medical insurance isn’t designed to replace your NHS GP, but many policies now include a digital GP service, often with unlimited video appointments, as a standard benefit. Some insurers also offer face-to-face GP cover as an optional extra. If quick GP access matters to you, it’s a useful thing to compare between insurers.
One more thing: under most policies, you need a GP referral before seeing a specialist. A digital GP included with your policy can provide that referral quickly, which can make the whole claim faster.
A digital GP included with your cover can be the quickest way to get from symptoms to a specialist.
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