How much does a private hip or knee replacement cost in the UK?

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How much does a private hip or knee replacement cost in the UK?

General information only. Not medical, insurance or legal advice. Coverage rules and prices change, so confirm with your insurer or public health service (such as the NHS, HSE or Medicare) before booking, and ask your doctor whether a procedure is right for you.

Last checked: October 2026 · Protocol Archive Editorial · General information, not medical, insurance or legal advice

Published prices

Published UK self-pay prices at the hospitals we checked range from about £12,750 to £16,779 for a hip replacement and about £14,781 to £17,114 for a knee replacement. What is included varies: some include the consultation, diagnostics and aftercare, others add them separately.

Providers that publish prices include Circle Health Group, Benenden Hospital, Ramsay Park Hill Hospital (Doncaster), Spire Manchester, The Horder Centre and Nuffield Health.

Prices change and depend on what is included, so ask the provider for a full written quote before you book.

These are guide or “from” prices from the providers’ own pages. Always ask for a written, fixed-price quote.

What to check before you pay

  • Is it a fixed package price, and what would make it go up?
  • Are the consultant, anaesthetist and prosthesis included?
  • How many physiotherapy sessions are included afterwards?
  • What happens, and what does it cost, if there is a complication?
  • Is there a cheaper NHS route through your right to choose your hospital?

Frequently asked questions

Is robotic joint replacement more expensive?

Usually. Hospitals that offer robotic surgery generally list it at a higher price than standard surgery.

Before and after surgery

NICE recommends therapeutic exercise, and weight management where appropriate, as core treatments for osteoarthritis. Its joint replacement guideline says people should get advice on exercise before surgery.

Your surgical team or a physiotherapist can tell you which exercises suit you before and after an operation.

Sources

  1. Circle Health Group: Hip replacement surgery
  2. Benenden Hospital: Prices
  3. Ramsay Park Hill Hospital: Prices
  4. Spire Manchester Hospital: Hip replacement surgery (self-pay price)
  5. Spire Manchester Hospital: Knee replacement (self-pay price)
  6. The Horder Centre: Self-pay treatment prices (from 1 January 2026)
  7. Nuffield Health: Hip replacement (guide price)
  8. Nuffield Health: Knee replacement (guide price)
  9. NICE guideline NG226: Osteoarthritis in over 16s, recommendations 1.2.2 and 1.6.1 to 1.6.3
  10. NICE guideline NG157: Joint replacement (primary): hip, knee and shoulder

Last checked October 2026. Found something out of date? Email hello@protocolarchive.com.

This page explains how coverage usually works, using public NHS, insurer, ombudsman and government sources listed above. It is general information, not medical, insurance, financial or legal advice, and it does not recommend any treatment, policy or provider. Rules differ by area and by policy and can change, so confirm with your GP, your insurer or the hospital before you decide. Protocol Archive is independent and is not affiliated with the NHS, the HSE or any insurer.