Visiting the US can leave your heart, not your life savings. Here, you can have fun and also control your spending. Heading to downtown San Francisco with multiple easy-to-use transit options. However, the steep and windy streets make driving around San Francisco involve expensive parking.
Driving in San Francisco is recommended only if you plan to travel outside of the city. The region’s rail system is accessible and affordable, a suitable alternative to driving.
Consider tourist deals when you’re on a budget vacation. Consider the free stuff, like going to see top attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Park has free entrance; While there may be an admission charge to use the parks, attractions may charge admission
San Francisco CityPass allows you to visit multiple attractions. This is a seven-day Muni Pass that allows unlimited rides on the cable car, other public transportation, and historic trolley rides. In fact, it also includes the bay cruise and admission to other attractions.
Deep discounts on guided tours, bay cruises, and many shows and entertainment can guarantee money savings. There’s also the half-price box office in Union Square that offers same-day discounts for many shows.
Eating at an expensive restaurant, especially on a strict budget, is possible in such a way that you can have lower lunch prices than dinner. Follow a strategy, get a cheap lunch, and spend your food budget on dinner. Every June and January, there is Restaurant Week in San Francisco, where the best restaurants in San Francisco offer set meals at reduced prices.
Another way to save is to buy your plane ticket at least one month in advance to enjoy a lower price. However, October is the cheapest month to fly and is also the best month for weather, while July is the most expensive. To shop for bargains, visit Oakland Airport (OAK), near downtown San Francisco.
Hotel prices are on the rise, but there are hotels with the lowest list prices. Find hotels that offer nice locations and there’s nothing like hidden parking fees.
Taking the car rental to most tourist attractions is a good option. But finding parking is very difficult and with the city traffic it can easily spoil your best mood. While centrally located hotels charge $40 or more for parking per day and this can really be a budget buster as it can be more than the cost of rent. In fact, parking garages are expensive and during special event times, the rates increase even more. Instead, renting a car for a day is best, as taking care of parking is not your problem.
Muni service includes historic cable cars, vintage streetcars, local buses, light rail, and the F line with routes to and from Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, SOMA District, and more. Train and bus travel are cheap, allowing you to travel in any combination for 90 minutes, although the historic cable car can be a bit pricey.