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How Much Does Portland Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for Portland, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Live pricing intelligence
$144 / night avg↓ 3% vs 4 weeks ago
Portland trending down. Holding may capture more savings.
Flight avg to Portland: $323 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Weekend trip$1,0773 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index
Across the 241 destinations we track, Portland is the #114 most expensive for hotels — mid-priced on our index — at a median of $132/night.
Cheaper than Bordeaux ($132) · Pricier than Iguazu Falls ($128).
See the full hotel price indexQuick Budget Summary
Budget
$70
/day
$490 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$160
/day
$1,120 for 7 days
Luxury
$400
/day
$2,800 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, markets
$40
Casual restaurants
$80
Fine dining
Transport
$11
Public transit, walking
$24
Metro + occasional taxi
$60
Private transfers
Activities
$14
Free museums, parks
$32
Paid attractions, tours
$80
Private guides, VIP access
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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