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San Francisco on a Budget (2026)

Updated June 2026 · Real local prices
Quick answer: San Francisco runs about EUR 230 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: September-October - the warmest, clearest months; summer is often foggy and cold, especially near the bridge.

What things actually cost

Muni ride 2.50 EUR
cable car single ride 8 EUR
Mission burrito 11 EUR
specialty coffee 5.50 EUR
Alcatraz ticket 42 EUR
mid-range hotel double per night 200 EUR

Eat well for little

Money mistakes to avoid

Transport without the tourist tax

BART runs from SFO to downtown in about 30 minutes for roughly 10 EUR. In town, walk plus Muni buses and trains (about 2.50 EUR with a Clipper card or contactless tap) cover almost everything - the hills are the only real obstacle, which is what the 8 EUR cable car ride is for.

Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day San Francisco itinerary.

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