"How much do travel vaccines cost?" is the question we hear right after "which ones do I need?" — and it's fair enough, because private travel vaccinations aren't covered by the NHS for most travellers, prices vary between providers, and the total for a trip abroad can add up faster than the flights. Here's a straight 2026 price guide for travel vaccines at Brookfield Pharmacy in Hucclecote — per-vaccine costs, what a course looks like, and what's included in the consultation fee, so you can budget honestly for your trip.
Why travel vaccines aren't free on the NHS
A quick bit of context before the numbers. Hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera, and polio boosters used to be provided free on the NHS for travel. They still are in some parts of the UK — but in most of England, funding was tightened. In practice, the vast majority of adults now pay privately for travel vaccinations at their local pharmacy, private GP clinic, or dedicated travel clinic.
The good news: pharmacy prices are typically similar to or cheaper than private GP travel clinics, because the overheads are lower. And a well-set-up pharmacy travel clinic sees enough travellers to keep the specialist stock in fridge, which not every GP practice does.
What's included in the consultation fee at Brookfield Pharmacy
At Brookfield Pharmacy, the initial travel consultation is included when you have vaccinations with us. That means:
- Risk assessment based on your itinerary, dates, activities, and medical history
- Personalised vaccine recommendations — what's essential, advised, or optional for your specific trip
- Written vaccination record card
- Yellow Fever Certificate (included with the yellow fever vaccine, where applicable)
- Practical travel health advice — mosquito avoidance, food and water safety, altitude, medicine kits
- Aftercare and follow-up guidance
If you decide not to have any vaccinations but want the risk assessment on its own, there's a small consultation-only fee. Full details at the counter.
Individual travel vaccine prices at Brookfield Pharmacy (2026)
Prices below are per dose. Where a vaccine needs multiple doses to complete a course, we've shown the course total in the notes column. Prices are current at the time of writing and confirmed at your consultation before you commit.
Core travel vaccinations
| Vaccine | Per dose | Full course | Course total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | £55 | 1 dose (+ booster at 6–12 months) | £55 for first dose | Booster gives 25-year protection |
| Hepatitis B | £45 per dose | 3 doses | £135 | Accelerated schedule available |
| Typhoid (injection) | £40 | 1 dose | £40 | Protection lasts ~3 years |
| Typhoid (oral tablets) | £40 per tablet | 3 tablets (1 course) | £120 | Alternative for those preferring oral |
| Cholera (Dukoral, oral) | £35 per dose | 2 doses (1–6 weeks apart) | £70 | |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio (Revaxis) | £35 | 1 dose (booster) | £35 | If last dose 10+ years ago |
| MMR | £40 per dose | 1–2 doses | £40–£80 | Check childhood records |
Specialist travel vaccinations
| Vaccine | Per dose | Full course | Course total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever (incl. international certificate) | £75 | 1 dose | £75 | Lifetime protection |
| Japanese Encephalitis | £100 per dose | 2 doses (28 days apart) | £200 | |
| Rabies (pre-exposure) | £76 per dose | 3 doses over 21–28 days | £216 | |
| Meningitis ACWY | £50 | 1 dose | £50 | Required for Hajj/Umrah |
| Meningitis B | £125 per dose | 2 doses | £250 | |
| Tick-borne Encephalitis | £67 per dose | 2 or 3 doses | £314 (2-dose rapid) / £210 (3-dose standard) | |
| Chikungunya (Ixchiq®) | £190 | 1 dose | £190 | Live attenuated · min. age 18 |
| Dengue (Qdenga®) | £120 per dose | 2 doses (3 months apart) | £240 | Min. age 4 |
| Pneumococcal | £75 | 1 dose | £75 | |
| HPV | £170 per dose | 2–4 doses | £340 (2 doses) / £510 (4 doses) |
Additional travel-related services
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Period Delay Tablets (norethisterone) | From £30 | Private prescription |
Malaria tablets are prescribed after the consultation and dispensed at cost. Typical private prices per trip depend on destination and duration:
- Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone-generic) — around £1.50–£2.50 per tablet, taken daily
- Doxycycline — from around 30p per tablet, daily
- Mefloquine (Lariam) — around £3–£4 per tablet, weekly
- Chloroquine + proguanil — combined around £15–£25 per week's supply
A two-week trip on atovaquone/proguanil typically costs around £40–£65 for the tablets, plus the consultation.
What a typical trip actually costs
Realistic totals for common destinations, assuming no previous travel vaccines:
Thailand, 2-week beach and city trip:
- Hepatitis A: £55
- Typhoid injection: £40
- Hepatitis B (3-dose course, accelerated schedule if time short): £135
- No malaria tablets needed for most tourist areas
- Total: around £230
Kenya safari, 2 weeks:
- Yellow fever (with certificate): £75
- Hepatitis A: £55
- Typhoid: £40
- Rabies pre-exposure course: £216
- Malaria tablets (atovaquone/proguanil, 3 weeks' supply): approx £55
- Total: around £441
India (rural areas), 3 weeks:
- Hepatitis A: £55
- Typhoid: £40
- Hepatitis B (3-dose course, accelerated schedule): £135
- Rabies pre-exposure: £216
- Japanese encephalitis (if rural monsoon travel): £200
- Malaria tablets (4 weeks' supply): approx £75
- Total: around £721
Peru (jungle + Machu Picchu), 2 weeks:
- Yellow fever: £75
- Hepatitis A: £55
- Typhoid: £40
- Rabies pre-exposure (if jungle activity): £216
- Malaria tablets (2–3 weeks): approx £45
- Altitude sickness medication (acetazolamide, prescribed): approx £15
- Total: around £446
If you've had some vaccinations previously — a hepatitis A dose from a decade ago, or a routine polio booster — the cost drops significantly. We'll cross-check your history at the consultation.
Ways to bring the cost down
A few honest points on managing the total:
- Some vaccines last decades, so it's a long-term investment. A hepatitis A course completed once gives 25 years of protection. If you travel again in that window, no repeat cost.
- Some things aren't worth doing. If you're going to a well-developed European city, you may need nothing beyond a routine UK booster check — don't let anyone sell you what you don't need.
- Book early. Multi-dose courses are cheaper to complete on the standard schedule than the accelerated one. Six weeks ahead beats one week ahead.
- Take up childhood-schedule catch-ups on the NHS. Any missing MMR, polio, or tetanus boosters can often be given at your GP surgery free of charge before travel.
What about typhoid vaccine cost specifically?
Typhoid vaccine at Brookfield Pharmacy is £40 for the single injectable dose, providing around 3 years of protection. If you prefer tablets, an oral course of 3 tablets is available at £40 per tablet (£120 for the full course) — same active protection, different route. Most travellers going to typhoid-endemic regions pair it with hepatitis A (£55), giving core food-and-water-borne cover for around £95.
Prices at other Gloucester travel clinics
Rough current market comparison (based on published prices at travel clinics around Gloucester and Cheltenham as of 2026):
- Private GP travel clinics — typically 10–20% more expensive than pharmacy travel clinics for the same vaccines, and a separate consultation fee is often added.
- National travel clinic chains — similar to us on individual vaccines but sometimes charge for the consultation as an added extra.
- Online travel clinics — cheaper on some vaccines but you have to travel to a clinic for the injection anyway. Convenience is often lost.
We publish our prices openly rather than making you call for a quote. If you're comparing, that's a useful sign.
Frequently asked questions
How much do travel vaccines cost overall for a typical trip?
Depends heavily on destination and existing vaccination status. Most trips cost between £100 and £500 for the full vaccination programme; complex itineraries with rabies or Japanese encephalitis courses can reach £700+. A single hepatitis A jab starts at £50.
Is the consultation extra?
No — the consultation is included when you have vaccines with us. If you decide not to have any vaccines, a small consultation-only fee applies.
Can I pay per dose or does the full course need to be paid upfront?
Per dose. If a course has three doses, you pay at each visit. Nothing is upfront-lock-in.
Are travel vaccines free on the NHS?
For most travellers, no — travel vaccines have been de-listed from routine NHS provision in most of England. A few boosters (tetanus, polio) may still be free at your GP if they're due. Ask at your surgery.
Can children have travel vaccines and do they cost the same?
Yes — most travel vaccines are suitable for children (from varying minimum ages) and are priced the same per dose. Some are administered at reduced doses for younger children with the same price applying.
What if I need to compare with elsewhere before booking?
Take our published price list, phone another Gloucester travel clinic for comparison, and come back — no hard sell. Comparison shopping on medical costs is entirely sensible.
See our transparent travel vaccine pricing
Full current prices are always confirmed at your consultation before any vaccine is given. To discuss your specific trip and get an honest total, book a travel consultation or call 01452 618377. Brookfield Pharmacy is at 5 Brookfield Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3HA, open Monday to Friday 8:30–18:00 and Saturday 9:00–12:00.
About Ravneet Chahal
Ravneet Chahal is a highly qualified Pharmacist Prescriber at Brookfield Pharmacy with extensive professional credentials and expertise in clinical pharmacy practice.
Qualifications: MPharm, PGDip, PGCert IP, MCMA
With her specialized knowledge and prescribing authority, Ravneet is committed to providing evidence-based health information and personalized pharmaceutical care. She supports our patients in making informed decisions about their health and wellness.