How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Trip to San Francisco

San Francisco on a budget
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. Photo by Tim Foster on Unsplash

San Francisco is one of the most spectacular cities you’ll find in California, but going there doesn’t come cheap. Its reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. precedes it, but there are still ways to visit it without going over budget with these useful tips.

Accommodation Choice

The most difficult part of keeping your visit to San Francisco budget-friendly is finding accommodation that doesn’t cost a fortune. Just like with any other place, you can save money by giving Couchsurfing a try or staying at youth hostels at affordable prices.

Free Visit

You don’t actually have to pay expensive entrance fees to visit the majority of the top attractions in this city. Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, the Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, and PIER 39 are only some of the popular outdoorsy spots you can check out for free.

Public Transportation

When compared to many other major U.S. cities, San Francisco is pretty small, and renting a car is completely unnecessary. You can save a lot of money by giving public transportation a try, especially since this city has a pretty well-developed network.