Is Regus or WeWork cheaper in London?

Across London the indicative all-in range for a private office is £500–£1100 per desk per month. Regus typically sits across the whole of that range because its London estate includes fringe and out-of-centre buildings; WeWork, where present, sits in the upper half because its buildings are central and amenity-heavy. Independent operators in London are often below both.

Does WeWork have buildings in London?

WeWork's UK estate is concentrated in central London and a small number of major regional cities, so coverage in London is limited compared with Regus, which has the widest network here. If WeWork has nothing suitable in London we will show you the design-led independents that occupy the same niche.

Which is better for a small team in London?

Under ten desks, judge on building rather than brand. Regus gives you more choice of location across London; WeWork gives you a more social floor if there is a building where you want to be. In both cases ask for a twelve-month term with a six-month break — that combination usually prices better than a rolling three-month deal.

What areas of London should we look at?

Mayfair (£800–£1500 per desk), City of London (£550–£950 per desk), Canary Wharf (£450–£800 per desk), Shoreditch (£450–£800 per desk), King's Cross (£600–£1000 per desk), Southwark (£400–£700 per desk), Croydon (£250–£420 per desk), Hammersmith (£350–£600 per desk). Eleven Tube lines, the Elizabeth line, six international airports and every mainline terminus in the country. Most flexible buildings sit within a five-minute walk of a station, and the Elizabeth line has materially improved Paddington, Farringdon, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf commutes.

Can we compare other operators in London too?

Yes — and you should. We quote Regus, WeWork and the independent buildings in London side by side, on like-for-like terms, so the comparison is about substance rather than marketing.

Is your comparison free?

Yes. We are paid a finder's fee by whichever operator you choose, at the same rate, so the advice stays neutral and costs you nothing.

London comparison

Regus vs WeWork in London

How the two best-known operators compare in London — on coverage, price, contract and fit — plus the independent buildings that often beat both.

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Context

The London flexible office market

London is the deepest flexible office market in Europe, with well over a thousand serviced and coworking buildings between the City, the West End, Canary Wharf and the inner suburbs. Pricing swings more between postcodes here than anywhere else in the UK, which is why the district table below matters more than a single citywide average.

Every national operator is present in London — IWG (Regus and Spaces), WeWork, Landmark, The Office Group, Fora, Huckletree and dozens of independents.

Against that backdrop, brand choice matters less than most occupiers expect. In London the indicative all-in range for a private serviced office is £500 to £1100 per desk per month, and the spread within any single brand is wider than the spread between brands. Building, floor, view, term and timing move the number more than the logo on the door.

Head to head

Side by side

Regus compared with WeWork for London
	Regus (IWG)	WeWork
Founded / owner	1989, part of IWG plc — the largest flexible workspace group in the world	2010, US-headquartered, restructured and now operating a smaller, more focused estate
UK coverage	Widest UK network of any operator, including business parks and smaller towns	Roughly 50 UK buildings, heavily weighted to central London
Typical product	Private serviced offices, day offices, virtual offices and memberships	Private offices and dedicated desks inside larger community-led floors
Contract length	From one month to multi-year, with the widest range of term options	Usually 12 months upwards for private offices; monthly memberships available
Fit and finish	Corporate and consistent — you know what you are getting in any city	Design-led, open, more social; better for teams that want the environment as a recruitment tool
Meeting rooms	Credits vary by plan; extra rooms bookable across the global network	Credit allocation typically scales with desk count; bookable via the app
Guests and access	Reception-managed, business-hours staffing standard	24/7 access in most buildings, app-based guest registration
Best suited to	Teams that need choice of location across London and beyond, or a professional, quiet environment	Teams under 50 that want central, design-led space and a social floor

Pricing

Indicative pricing in London

Indicative desk pricing by operator type in London
Area	Indicative per desk / month	What you get
Regus / IWG	£510–£1045	Widest coverage across London, from fringe locations to the prime pitch.
WeWork	£600–£1100	Central, design-led, amenity-heavy; usually 12-month minimum.
Independent buildings	£500–£935	Often the best value in London; more negotiable on term and fit-out.
Managed floor	£400–£990	From ~20 desks; own branded space, lowest rate per desk at scale.

Prices shown are indicative market estimates for guidance only, based on typical flexible workspace rates for this area. They are not quotes. Live availability and actual pricing are confirmed on enquiry — call us and we will benchmark real options for your team size and move-in date.

Location

Where each brand sits in London

Indicative desk pricing by area in London
Area	Indicative per desk / month	What you get
Mayfair	£800–£1500	The UK's most expensive flex postcode — funds, family offices and boutique advisory.
City of London	£550–£950	Deepest supply in the capital; strong discounts on 24-month terms.
Canary Wharf	£450–£800	Grade-A towers, large floorplates, better value per sq ft than the City.
Shoreditch	£450–£800	Tech and creative; warehouse conversions and design-led operators.
King's Cross	£600–£1000	New build, sustainability-led, dominated by large tech occupiers.
Southwark	£400–£700	One of the best value central options within a 10-minute walk of the river.
Croydon	£250–£420	Cheapest serviced desks inside Greater London with a 15-minute train to Victoria.
Hammersmith	£350–£600	West London hub for media and consumer brands.

Districts

Compare by London district

City of London£550–£950 per desk Canary Wharf£450–£800 per desk Shoreditch£450–£800 per desk Mayfair£800–£1500 per desk Soho£600–£1050 per desk Holborn£480–£850 per desk King's Cross£600–£1000 per desk Victoria£550–£950 per desk Paddington£520–£900 per desk Marylebone£600–£1050 per desk Fitzrovia£550–£950 per desk Covent Garden£570–£980 per desk Bank£570–£980 per desk Liverpool Street£540–£930 per desk Moorgate£520–£900 per desk Aldgate£420–£750 per desk Southwark£400–£720 per desk London Bridge£470–£820 per desk Waterloo£420–£750 per desk Farringdon£520–£900 per desk Old Street£430–£760 per desk Hammersmith£350–£620 per desk Chiswick£320–£570 per desk Stratford£300–£550 per desk Wimbledon£320–£560 per desk Richmond£380–£660 per desk Ealing£300–£540 per desk

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Important: where this page uses the words “rent”, “rental”, “lease” or “let” to describe workspace, those terms are used for descriptive and search purposes only. The agreement offered by flexible workspace operators is a licence to occupy, not a lease or tenancy, and it does not confer security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Prices shown are indicative estimates, not quotes or offers.