How expensive is South Lake Tahoe? How much money do I need for South Lake Tahoe?
How much does a trip to South Lake Tahoe cost? Is South Lake Tahoe expensive? The average South Lake Tahoe trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these South Lake Tahoe prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Accommodation Budget in South Lake Tahoe
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The average price for one person for accommodation in South Lake Tahoe is $43. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in South Lake Tahoe is $86.
How much do AirBnB's cost in South Lake Tahoe? Prices vary by location, size of the place, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Food Budget in South Lake Tahoe
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While meal prices in South Lake Tahoe can vary, the average cost of food in South Lake Tahoe is $30 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in South Lake Tahoe should cost around $12 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in South Lake Tahoe is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Meals for one day
$30
Transportation Budget in South Lake Tahoe
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The cost of a taxi ride in South Lake Tahoe is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $20 per person, per day, on local transportation in South Lake Tahoe.
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Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$20
How much does it cost to go to South Lake Tahoe? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend SkyScanner or Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
Entertainment Budget in South Lake Tahoe
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Entertainment and activities in South Lake Tahoe typically cost an average of $45 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$45
Alcohol Budget in South Lake Tahoe
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The average person spends about $28 on alcoholic beverages in South Lake Tahoe per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$28
South Lake Tahoe On a Budget
Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe is the largest town on the famous
Lake Tahoe that straddles the California-Nevada border in the Sierra Mountain Range. Located just south of Reno, Nevada and about 2 hours east of Sacramento, the Lake Tahoe area is easily accessible to many visitors.
Lake Tahoe is known for skiing and other winter sports, as well as plenty of warm weather activities such as hiking, swimming, boating, mountain biking, and more.
South Lake Tahoe has plenty of accommodations, restaurants, bars, and shopping. This is a good town to base yourself if you're looking to explore the area, as it has a large number of amenities.
Located on the Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe is the town of Stateline. Here you can find some casinos, as gambling is legal in Nevada.
If you're looking to go skiing or snowboarding, the Heavenly Ski Resort can be found on the southern edge of the town of South Lake Tahoe. Naturally, more ski resorts are located around the lake as well.
As swimming is also popular, several beach areas are on the southern section of the lake including the Regan Memorial City Beach, Lakeside Beach, Pope Beach, Emerald Bay State Park, and the Edgewood Resort area (on the Nevada side).
