The average price of a 7-day trip to San Francisco is $582 for a solo traveler, $1,045 for a couple, and $1,960 for a family of 4. San Francisco hotels range from $16 to $159 per night with an average of $16, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $180 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bancasi Airport (BXU) are between $77 and $137 per person for economy flights and $242 to $430 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $64 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit San Francisco, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BXU and stay in a San Francisco hotel:
- January 29th to February 11th
- February 26th to April 1st
- mid April
- May 14th to October 14th (except the weeks of July 23rd, August 6th, August 20th and September 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Francisco is usually early October.
Average San Francisco Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Francisco for a week is $394-$912($56-$130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $76 to $110 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Francisco for a week is $682-$1,524($97-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $220 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $59 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $18 to $22 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Francisco for a week is $1,306-$2,940($187-$420 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $440 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $118 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $27 to $33 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Francisco
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Francisco? The cheapest trip to San Francisco is about $36 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 67% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $14.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit San Francisco for a week is $251-$592($36-$85 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $13 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $76 to $110 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Francisco for a week is $418-$884($60-$126 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $220 for economy
Lodging: $14 to $16 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Francisco for a week is $836-$1,588($119-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $440 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $32 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to San Francisco cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Francisco Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Francisco.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Francisco for a week is $1,080-$3,545($154-$506 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $63 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $165 to $315 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $180 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Francisco for a week is $1,686-$4,714($241-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $126 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $330 to $630 for first class
Lodging: $79 to $159 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $180 to $396 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Francisco for a week is $3,372-$8,000($482-$1,143 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $252 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $660 to $1,260 for first class
Lodging: $158 to $318 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $252 to $554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Francisco Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Francisco is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Francisco due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Francisco Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on San Francisco hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in San Francisco.
Flight Costs to San Francisco
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $137 average in late December to a low of $77 in early October. Median flight price is $89. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Francisco our data includes 11 originating airports, and 4 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Francisco from an airport like Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) in Manila (the Philippines) for an average $106 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Mactan-Cebu International (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City (the Philippines) at an average of just $74.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Francisco, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $60, so you can easily save about 78% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around San Francisco can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $13 per person. Private tours can cost $397 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.