Private hospitals often offer fixed package prices for common operations. A package usually covers the main costs of your care, including the surgeon, anaesthetist and hospital fees. It does not always include your first consultation, and some extras (e.g. physiotherapy) may be charged separately. Always ask the hospital to confirm what is included in writing before you book.
This page brings together average self-pay package prices by location* for three of the most popular procedures for those opting to self-pay for their treatment.
The figures are taken from publicly-available data collected in March 2026, and prices may have changed since. They are intended as a guide only. The price you pay will be impacted by your personal circumstances.
* City centre and surrounding 25 miles
Cataract surgery package prices (per eye)
| City | Average package price (£) |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | £2,775 |
| Belfast | £2,968 |
| Birmingham | £3,045 |
| Bristol | £3,034 |
| Cambridge | £2,955 |
| Cardiff | £3,417 |
| Carmarthen | £2,725 |
| Edinburgh | £3,048 |
| Glasgow | £3,067 |
| Leeds | £3,006 |
| Liverpool | £2,914 |
| London | £3,074 |
| Manchester | £2,870 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £2,621 |
| Norwich | £2,642 |
| Sheffield | £2,522 |
| Wrexham | £3,031 |
Hip replacement package prices (per hip)
| City | Average package price (£) |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | £14,908 |
| Belfast | £14,682 |
| Birmingham | £15,090 |
| Bristol | £14,295 |
| Cambridge | £17,540 |
| Cardiff | £15,237 |
| Carmarthen | £14,606 |
| Edinburgh | £16,535 |
| Glasgow | £13,847 |
| Leeds | £15,299 |
| Liverpool | £15,482 |
| London | £15,712 |
| Manchester | £15,083 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £16,262 |
| Norwich | £16,962 |
| Sheffield | £14,354 |
| Wrexham | £15,638 |
Knee replacement package prices (per knee)
| City | Average package price (£) |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | £15,400 |
| Belfast | £14,682 |
| Birmingham | £15,147 |
| Bristol | £14,931 |
| Cambridge | £18,236 |
| Cardiff | £16,212 |
| Carmarthen | £15,775 |
| Edinburgh | £15,874 |
| Glasgow | £14,341 |
| Leeds | £15,737 |
| Liverpool | £15,845 |
| London | £15,689 |
| Manchester | £15,773 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £16,864 |
| Norwich | £16,903 |
| Sheffield | £15,078 |
| Wrexham | £16,124 |
