Portland Travel Guide
USA

How Much Does Portland Cost?

A complete daily budget breakdown for Portland — from backpacker to luxury traveler.

Quick Budget Summary

Budget
$70
/day
$490 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$160
/day
$1120 for 7 days
Luxury
$400
/day
$2800 for 7 days

Current Hotel Prices

Daily Cost Breakdown

Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$25
Hostels, guesthouses
$64
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$180
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$21
Street food, diners
$40
Casual restaurants
$80
Fine dining
Transport
$11
Public transit, walking
$24
Metro + occasional rideshare
$60
Private car, Uber Black
Activities
$14
Free museums, parks
$32
Paid attractions, tours
$80
VIP experiences, private guides
Total / Day
$70
$160
$400

Money-Saving Tips for Portland

  • Powell's City of Books on Burnside is a world unto itself — budget two hours minimum
  • Eat at the food cart pods: Cartopia on SE Division and Hawthorne Asylum have dozens of options
  • MAX light rail runs from the airport to downtown for $2.50 and is reliable
  • Drive 30 minutes to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge — free and stunning year-round
  • Visit during shoulder season (June to September) for the best balance of weather and prices
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