A city where most of the celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Justin Bieber and Jennifer Aniston live. These celebrity names might suggest hefty price tags but let me tell you that it is not. And I’ll tell you how you can travel there on a budget with my trip’s total cost in the end, but first, let’s get started:
Accommodation
In any travel, accommodation usually makes the most dent in your bank account. I would recommend Samesun Hollywood (formerly known as Walk of Fame Hostel). It would cost you somewhere around $40 to $50 a night depending on the season and how far in advance you book it. The best part? It is directly on Walk of Fame so you can stroll past the celebrities’ names while entering or exiting the hostel. There is a metro stop is conveniently located directly opposite the hostel, offering access to downtown L.A., Beverly Hills and Universal Studios in about 22 to 23 minutes. It has breakfast included and they have tours to Hollywood sign and Beverly Hills with a guide with no additional cost to you apart from the Transportation.
Transportation
When it comes to getting around, L.A. has an extensive metro system. A one-way ride would cost you $1.75, a one-day pass would cost you $3.50 and a seven-day pass would costs you $12.50. Don’t forget to buy the Tap card for an additional $2, which you can obtain from the tap vending machine or from the selected vendors or online. You can simply tap the physical cards on Bus and the Metro.
More information can be found on official website here.
International travel without the hassle of manual money conversion!!
When traveling, going to the money changer is often hectic and the question always arises as to how much should be exchanged. If you convert more, you’ll lose money by converting it back to your local currency, and if you convert less, you may have to pay ridiculous amounts later. But Wise is here for you. You will receive the amount you see on Google (not possible with physical money changers) for a very small fee. Simply convert the amount you need and calculate it back again. You can sign up here* and make your trip even more enjoyable by eliminating this unnecessary additional burden 😉
When traveling, going to the money changer is often hectic and the question always arises as to how much should be exchanged. If you convert more, you’ll lose money by converting it back to your local currency, and if you convert less, you may have to pay ridiculous amounts later. But Wise is here for you. You will receive the amount you see on Google (not possible with physical money changers) for a very small fee. Simply convert the amount you need and calculate it back again. You can sign up here* and make your trip even more enjoyable by eliminating this unnecessary additional burden 😉
Food
For me the breakfast was included in my accommodation and I would suggest that you do the same but if it’s not included for you I’d recommend:
Breakfast options:
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Homestead
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Howard’s Cafe
Both of the above would cost you around $8 to $12 per meal
Lunch options:
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In and Out Burger, a combo deal that consists of burger fries and drink would cost you from $6 to $9 per meal
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George Burger Stand
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Carness Restaurant
Both of the above would cost you from $11 to $15 per meal
Dinner options:
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Thai Patio
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Pine and Grain
Both of them would cost you from $11 to $15 per meal
My Trip’s Total Cost
Now let me tell you how much did it cost me for two days and three nights in LA
Accommodation: $50/night * 3 nights = $150
Food: $0 (Breakfasts, included in hostel) + $22 (Lunches) + $23 (Dinners) = $45
Transportation: $2 (Physical Tap card) + $3.5 (Day Pass) * 2 = $9
Total = $204
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All costs can differ at the time of reading.
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