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How Much Does San Francisco Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for San Francisco — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Quick Budget Summary
Budget
$100
/day
$700 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$230
/day
$1610 for 7 days
Luxury
$550
/day
$3850 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$35
Hostels, guesthouses
$92
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$248
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$30
Street food, diners
$58
Casual restaurants
$110
Fine dining
Transport
$15
Public transit, walking
$35
Metro + occasional rideshare
$83
Private car, Uber Black
Activities
$20
Free museums, parks
$46
Paid attractions, tours
$110
VIP experiences, private guides
Total / Day
$100
$230
$550
Money-Saving Tips for San Francisco
- ✓Bring layers — SF microclimates mean it can be sunny and 70 in one neighborhood and foggy and 55 in another
- ✓Walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, then take the ferry back from Sausalito
- ✓Eat in the Mission District for the best burritos and diverse food
- ✓Ride a cable car — it's touristy but genuinely fun and an engineering marvel
- ✓Visit during shoulder season (September to November (warmest), May to June) for the best balance of weather and prices
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