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How Much Does San Francisco Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for San Francisco, USA — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Live pricing intelligence
$162 / night avg↓ 8% vs 4 weeks ago
San Francisco trending down. Holding may capture more savings.
Flight avg to San Francisco: $235 per person · pricing snapshot 2d ago
Weekend trip$9563 nights + 2 round-trip flights
Our hotel price index
Across the 241 destinations we track, San Francisco is the #82 most expensive for hotels — mid-priced on our index — at a median of $175/night.
Cheaper than Rio de Janeiro ($175) · Pricier than Tulum ($174).
See the full hotel price indexQuick Budget Summary
Budget
$100
/day
$700 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$230
/day
$1,610 for 7 days
Luxury
$550
/day
$3,850 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, markets
$58
Casual restaurants
$110
Fine dining
Transport
$15
Public transit, walking
$35
Metro + occasional taxi
$83
Private transfers
Activities
$20
Free museums, parks
$46
Paid attractions, tours
$110
Private guides, VIP access
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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