Published UK private hospital prices, September 2026.
NHS orthopaedic waits were around 14 weeks median in mid-2026, with around 1 in 12 patients waiting 40 weeks or more.
What's usually included
Packages usually include the surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees, your hospital stay, the implant, medicines on discharge, follow-up appointments and physiotherapy. The first consultation and any scans before you're booked in are often charged separately.
Example published prices
- Practice Plus Group: £13,199 (source)
- Spire Manchester: from £14,282 plus £251 consultation (source)
- Spire St Anthony's (South West London): from £16,509 including consultation (source)
- PHIN average package prices: £13,847 (Glasgow) to £17,540 (Cambridge) (source)
Robotic-assisted hip replacement can add around £4,000 — for example, Spire Manchester lists robotic surgery from £18,503.
Prices are published "from" or guide prices and can change. Your consultant, the hospital, London location and medical complexity can all raise the final cost — always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.
Self-pay or health insurance?
Paying yourself makes sense if you need one known procedure now — health insurance won't cover a condition you already have. Insurance is designed for what might happen in future: it spreads the cost of unexpected diagnosis and treatment into a monthly premium. See our guide to self-pay vs health insurance, or estimate what cover would cost you.
Read more about hip osteoarthritis: symptoms, waiting times and treatment.
Questions and answers
How much does a private hip replacement cost in the UK?
A private hip replacement in the UK typically costs £13,000–£19,000 as a self-pay package. London hospitals and robotic-assisted surgery can cost more. Prices vary by hospital, consultant and location, so always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.
What's included in the price of a private hip replacement?
Packages usually include the surgeon's and anaesthetist's fees, your hospital stay, the implant, medicines on discharge, follow-up appointments and physiotherapy. The first consultation and any scans before you're booked in are often charged separately.
Will health insurance pay for a hip replacement?
If you have private health insurance and the condition started after your policy began, your insurer will usually cover it, subject to your policy terms, limits and excess. Conditions you had before taking out cover are normally excluded, so insurance won't help with treatment you already need.
Can I get a hip replacement on the NHS instead?
NHS orthopaedic waits were around 14 weeks median in mid-2026, with around 1 in 12 patients waiting 40 weeks or more. Ask your GP about your NHS options, including choosing where you're treated.
Can I spread the cost of private treatment?
Many private hospitals offer finance or payment plans for self-pay patients. Check the interest rate and terms carefully before agreeing.
Other treatment costs
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- Inguinal hernia repair
- MRI scan
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy (upper endoscopy)
- Gallbladder removal
- Carpal tunnel release
- Knee arthroscopy
- Varicose vein treatment
- Adult tonsillectomy
- Private GP appointment
- Private consultant appointment