Bible Money Matters

Christian personal finance

Menu
    • About
    • Archives
    • Contact
    • Close
  • Making Money
      • Popular Articles

        • 50 Ways To Make Money: Maximizing, Creating And Increasing Your Income
        • 10 Weird And Unconventional Ways To Make Money
        • Making Money With A Blog (e-Book)
        • 10 Places To Sell Or Trade Your Unused (Or Broken) Electronics
        • Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 20 More Income Generating Ideas From Our Readers
        • Making Side Income Can Help Blunt The Impact Of Becoming A One Income Family
        • Earn Cash Back With Discover it® Credit Card
      • Recent Articles – Making Money

        • Best Sites Like Fiverr To Make Money As A Freelancer
        • 13 Of The Best Independent Contractor Jobs
        • 25 Of The Best Gig Economy Jobs
        • How To Make Money Blogging: Turn A Blog Into A Business
      • Categories

        • Making Money
        • Investing
        • Retirement
        • Jobs & Work LIfe
        • Money
        • Income
    • Close
  • Saving Money
      • Popular Articles

        • 50 Easy Ways To Save Money Every Month
        • 10 Weird And Unconventional Ways To Save Money
        • 10 Practical Ways To Save Money And Increase Your Net Worth
        • How To Save Money On Just About All Of Your Regular Monthly Bills
        • Ways To Watch TV Without Paying An Arm And A Leg For Cable TV
        • Save Money On Your Hospital Bill - Just By Asking
      • Recent Articles – Saving Money

        • Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less
        • How To Save $100k In 7 Practical Steps
        • Stairs App Review: Save And Invest To Earn 4-6% Interest
        • Honey Review: Save Money Automatically When You Shop Online
      • Categories

        • Saving Money
        • Frugality
        • Planning
        • Finance
        • Saving For Retirement
        • Savings Accounts
    • Close
  • Banking
      • Best Rates For 2019

        • Best Credit Cards
        • Best Savings Accounts
        • Best Mortgage Rates
        • Best CD Rates
        • Best Brokerages
        • Free Credit Scores
      • Recent Reviews

        • M1 Finance Review: Free Trading App And Automated Investing
        • Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
        • TradeStation Review: Commission Free Stock And ETF Trades
        • Firstrade Review: Commission Free Trades on Stocks, Crypto, And Options
      • Categories

        • Bank & Software Reviews
        • Investing
        • Credit
        • Banking
        • Mortgage
        • Insurance
        • Family Budget
    • Close
  • Recommended
  • Video
    • Close

Visiting San Francisco: How To Save Money In An Expensive City

By Peter Anderson Leave a Comment - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited May 17, 2013.

Share
Pin
Tweet3
Share
3 Shares

My wife and I just spent some time in San Francisco this past week. I was there for work during the week, and then my wife joined me there on the weekend.

We had a wonderful week doing the tourist thing, visiting all the well known San Francisco landmarks from Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge.

The picture below is a panorama composite of 3 photos showing the famous “Postcard Row” houses on Alamo Square.

Neither one of us had ever been to San Francisco, and we weren’t sure what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised, and we found it to be a beautiful city, with tons of things to do, great food, and very friendly people.

The weather was picture perfect, in the 60s and sunny all week. From talking to some folks who live there, this kind of weather is pretty much the norm here. For us Minnesotans who are used to the single digit temperatures in February, it was a virtual heat wave.

Traveling To San Francisco Can Be Expensive

We do have one confession to make – we spent way too much on eating out while we were there. San Francisco is an expensive city – and if you’re not careful you can find you’ve spent yourself into the poorhouse. Luckily we had budgeted for this vacation so we didn’t break the bank, but beware!

If you’re thinking of taking a vacation in San Francisco, don’t hesitate – just book it. It is one of America’s great cities, and you won’t regret a moment you spend there.

Money Saving Tips In San Francisco

If you do go to San Fran, here are a few tips to save some money on your vacation:

  • Avoid the rental car: If you can, avoid getting a rental car because parking can cost an arm and a leg in San Fran. If you’re planning on traveling outside of the city proper, you may need to get a rental car, but don’t forget to find and stack discounts on your rental!
  • Buy a transit card pass: Buy a Muni transit card pass to get discounted public transport rides while you visit.
  • Plan your trip in advance: Make sure to plan your trip in advance to find the best deals on your airfare and hotel. Use tools like the Bing airfare predictor to figure out the best time to purchase your airfare. Use online aggregators to find a discounted hotel deal.

bing-airfare-predictor

  • Stay outside of downtown for a more affordable hotel: Hotel prices in San Fran can be extremely pricey. To find a better deal look outside of the central downtown area. Also make sure to search aggregators like Priceline, Hotwire and others.
  • Eat more fancy lunches than dinners: Want to eat at a fancy restaurant? Try having lunch there instead of dinner. It’s often quite a bit less expensive.
  • Make sure to visit free attractions: There are a lot of things you can do for free in San Francisco, including visiting Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. It’s a beautiful city and sometimes it can be a lot of fun just to stroll through an eclectic neighborhood and people watch!
  • Get discounted attraction tickets: If you buy multiple attraction tickets you can often get a big discount. Not only that, but some attractions like Alcatraz have several companies doing boat tours to the island. Make sure to shop around before you leave to find the best deal.
  • Enjoy!

There are a ton of ways to save while you’re on vacation. Just make sure to plan ahead, shop around and take advantage of money saving tips and tricks to have a frugal and under budget vacation!

Related Posts

  • Save Money: Use The Library

    A few days ago in my "5 Things I Can't Do Without" post I talked about how one of the things I couldn't do without…

  • Is Your Desire To Save Money Costing You Money?

    There was a time when I spent money to save money, thinking I was a smart shopper. Here’s how this technique cost me money and…

  • Pay less for auto insurance
    Insurance: Save Money By Comparing Rates

    This past January I learned a costly lesson when it comes to insurance rates. There are dangers to not continually checking your rates to make…

Share
Pin
Tweet3
Share
3 Shares
Last Edited: 17th May 2013 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

This article is about: Frugality, Travel

About Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson is a Christian, husband to his beautiful wife Maria, and father to his 2 children. He loves reading and writing about personal finance, and also enjoys a good board game every now and again. You can find out more about him on the about page. Don't forget to say hi on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook!

Share Your Thoughts: Cancel reply

Previous Post: Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Ability
Next Post: Personal Finance Bible Verse Of The Day: Contentment
Discover Investment Platforms

Popular Posts

  • 21 Easy Ways To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards
  • 10 Best Free Tax Filing Services And Software Online
  • 21 Apps That Pay You Real Money Fast
  • 17 TV Apps And Live TV Streaming Services To Watch TV Free
  • 30 Legit Online Jobs That Pay Well
  • 37 Easy Ways To Get Free Gift Cards
  • How To Get Free Stock
  • 40 Easy Ways To Get Free Money Fast
  • 21 Places To Read Free Books Online
  • 24 Legit Online Jobs
  • 17 Best Work From Home Jobs: A List Of Legit Online Jobs That Pay Well

Recent Posts

  • A Eulogy And A Remembrance Of My Dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson
  • Why Do We Celebrate Our Independence On The Fourth Of July?
  • Enjoy Your Memorial Day But Let’s Remember Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
  • 25 Bible Verses For A Happy New Year!
  • Merry Christmas To One And All: The Original Christmas Story
  • 401k Contribution Limits And Rules
  • Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits Announced
  • M1 Finance Review: Free Trading App And Automated Investing
  • Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
  • Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less

Disclaimer

The information contained in BibleMoneyMatters.com is for general information or entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional financial advice. Please contact an independent financial professional for advice regarding your specific situation.

In accordance with FTC guidelines, we state that we have a financial relationship with some of the companies mentioned in this website. This may include receiving access to free products and services for product and service reviews and giveaways.

Any references to third party products, rates, or websites are subject to change without notice. We do our best to maintain current information, but due to the rapidly changing environment, some information may have changed since it was published. Please do the appropriate research before participating in any third party offers.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

We respect your privacy: Privacy Policy.

Thanks for visiting!

Bible Money Matters - Seen On These Sites and more..
Bible Money Matters is a personal finance, entrepreneurship and investing community. Give more, save more and live more.

Copyright © 2025 · Bible Money Matters | Sitemap | Advertise | Privacy Policy