Prices in San Francisco
Generally speaking, the prices in San Francisco are lower than in many other cities in the USA, such as New York, especially with regard to hotels. We'll give you some examples so that you can budget for your trip.
Tourist attractions in San Francisco also tend to be cheaper than in the Big Apple. Here are some examples.
Average Costs
- To give you an idea of how much money you'll need for the journey, here is a general price guide for San Francisco:
- Subway ticket: from US$ 2.50
- 7-day transport pass (Muni Pass): US$ 41
- Dinner for two in a standard restaurant: from US$ 40 (without wine)
- Double room in a central hotel: starting at US$ 100 a night
- Taxi from the airport: US$ 60
- Visiting Alcatraz: US$ 53.25
- Visiting a Museum: between US$ 15 and US$ 35
- Go San Francisco Card: from US$ 84
Tipping
The United States has a big tipping culture, and due to low wages, especially in the service industry, many workers rely on tips to make up their salary.
In restaurants, you're expected to leave a tip of between 10 and 20%, and some restaurants will automatically add this to the bill. Likewise, it's common to tip at bars, in taxis, for help with your luggage in an airport or hotel, and even for housekeeping staff in your hotel.