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San Francisco holidays
Best time to visit San Francisco
The strongest period is September to October. April to June and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 22°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to San Francisco cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £80 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range and £435+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1380 to £1920 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is San Francisco?
San Francisco is strongest for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and natural landscapes. The main settings are urban settings and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and natural landscapes.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You want very quiet evenings.
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is long-haul travel, so allowing at least a week usually makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
The strongest period is September to October. April to June and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 22°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to San Francisco cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £80 a day at the budget end, around £150 a day mid-range and £435+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1380 to £1920 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to San Francisco from the UK?
Allow roughly 11 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is San Francisco good for?
San Francisco best suits travellers looking for city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and natural landscapes. Expect urban settings and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.