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San Francisco
Fog-meets-sun afternoons, headlands hikes, coffee city.
Best months
May · Jun · Sep · Oct
Temperature
13–22°C
Visa
ESTA
Comfort
Premium · $$$
Daily cost in United States
Per-traveler, per-day estimates from our cost-of-living dataset (199 countries). Includes accommodation, food, local transport, and modest activities.
Budget
$63/ day
Hostels, street food, public transit
Mid-range
$90/ day
3-star hotels, cafés, occasional taxis
Premium
$177/ day
Boutique stays, fine dining, private rides
When to visit
San Francisco is at its best in May · Jun · Sep · Oct, when temperatures sit around 13–22°C. Plan around these windows for the best weather, manageable crowds, and the seasonal pricing the cost figures above assume.
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Visa & entry
Most visitors find United States's entry rules to be ESTA. Rules differ by your passport — use our visa checker to confirm what applies to you.
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