Mid-Range Travel Guide: Paloalto

Accommodation

$120-280 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique inns, private rooms in upscale guesthouses

Food & Dining

$50-100 per day

Casual dining restaurants, popular local eateries, some upscale cafes and bistros

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of public transport, regular rideshares, occasional taxi rides

Activities

$30-80 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, wine tastings, recreational activities

Stay in accommodations 15-20 minutes outside downtown Palo Alto for typically 30-50% savings

Eat at food trucks and casual spots rather than sit-down restaurants in tourist areas for 40-60% food savings

Use public transportation and bike rentals instead of rideshares for 70-80% transportation savings

Take advantage of free activities like hiking trails, public parks, and self-guided campus walks

Shop at grocery stores and prepare some meals yourself, saving typically 50-70% on food costs

Visit during weekdays when possible, as weekend rates for accommodations are typically 20-40% higher

Book accommodations well in advance during tech conference seasons for 25-45% better rates

Staying only in downtown Palo Alto proper instead of nearby areas, typically costing 40-60% more for accommodation

Eating exclusively at restaurants near Stanford campus and tech company headquarters where prices are typically 50-100% higher

Relying solely on rideshares instead of using public transit, which can cost 3-5 times more for transportation