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What budget to go to San Francisco?

The planned spending in San Francisco

San Francisco is the largest city in northern California, United States . The standard of living is higher in California than the rest of the United States, which you must take into account. It will be necessary to anticipate a significant travel budget to visit San Francisco if you take into account the plane ticket, and the life on site.

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Is the cost of living in San Francisco high?

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Unlike Los Angeles, the city San Francisco is on foot and thanks to public transport, which will limit your expenses in this area. In addition, most visits to SF are free of charge (Golden Gate, Palo Alto, parks, neighborhoods, etc...). Despite that, the cost of living It is high with fairly expensive hotels (youth hostels will be preferred, even if you can count them on the fingers of the hand), and the price of food in restaurants is swollen by tax and tips. Remember that you have to take into account the price of your flight ticket. And even if you get to find cheap flights to San Francisco , it will represent an important sum.

What budget to stay in San Francisco?

We do not find too many cheap hostels and hotels in San Francisco... We'll have to plan a good one. housing to stay in this city. As you can see, prices fly fast, but most importantly rely on the time you book. Prices are more expensive in tourist times and during weekends. Breakfast is often included in the room price.

Youth Hostel : from 15-20€ per night

Hotel ** : from 50€ per night

Hotel *** : from 70€ per night

Hotel **** : from 100€ per night

Hotel ***** : from 160€ per night

Consider following the offers in advance to get the best price according to the period.

Find a hotel in San Francisco


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What budget to eat in San Francisco?

Warning for the budget food San Francisco. Prices do not appear to be high at first but should be added to all prices tax and tip (between 4 and 7.25 per cent for tax and 15 to 20% for tip) 25% more ! So the dishes become quickly expensive. However, portions are more important than in Europe.

Prices for food in San Francisco :

Street Food (hot dog, etc...) (notably at SOMA Streat Food Park) : from 2 to 5€

Fast Food : 4,45€

Economic restaurant : 8-10€ approx.

Standard restaurant : 18-23€ about

Chic restaurant : 25€ and +

Some price ideas in San Francisco

Single public transport ticket : €1.5

Coca Canette : €1.40 (in store)

Beer (pinte) : 3,70€

Cigarette package : €5.20

Taxi (1 km) : 1,40€

Cable Car San Francisco : 6$ (4.40€) the single journey, 15$ (11€) the ticket to the day

Visit of Alcatraz Prison : Free, but you have to pay the cruise about $30 (22€) and you have to book 1 month in advance in tourist time

Either you decide to live in a youth hostel, prefer free and inexpensive visits, and eat in the cheapest restaurants in the city, and in this case you will need about 30€ a day, either you choose comfort, and are not too watchful, and you will need at least 70€ (it’s always easier to travel in a group). To help you calculate your travel budget in San Francisco , you can use our budget calculation tool .

Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

I'm Amelia Hall, a curious soul on a perpetual quest for adventure. Life's journey is my muse, from traversing remote trails to immersing myself in local cultures. Each new destination unveils a unique story, and I'm here to narrate those tales for you. My aim is to awaken your wanderlust, sharing insights, tips, and the magic of exploration. Together, let's embark on this captivating odyssey, discovering the world's hidden gems and forging unforgettable memories.

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