Los Angeles Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Los Angeles can be done on almost any budget, though of course your experience will reflect what you are able to spend. As long as you don’t plan on multiple theme park visits then you can keep costs under control by taking advantage of doing free things at the beaches or elsewhere. If you do plan on one or more theme park or studio tour visits, you should probably see if the Go Los Angeles Card is a good deal for you. The Go San Diego Card is another one to consider if you are coming as a family, as it covers Legoland and the San Diego Zoo.

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Travel Costs to Los Angeles

Population 3,800,000
Area 13,000,000
Timezone UTC-8
Currency US dollar
Airports Los Angeles International (LAX), Burbank (BUR), Ontario (ONT), Orange County (SNA), Long Beach (LGB)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$105.67
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Accommodation Costs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hotel Seasons

Los Angeles Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar46.00 - 100.00
starstarstarstarstar55.00 - 242.00
starstarstarstarstar80.00 - 275.00
starstarstarstarstar175.00 - 347.00
starstarstarstarstar450.00 - 555.00

Los Angeles Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed20.00 - 45.00
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Los Angeles Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Disneyland day passEven the basic all-day single-park pass in expensive, but discounts are available if you look around.
Ages 10+
3-9
104.00
98.00
Universal StudiosAdmission includes a tour and all the shows. Discounts are available.
adults
children
109.00
103.00
Magic MountainThis theme park north of the city has more thrill rides than the others. Big discounts are available if you buy your ticket online.
all ages
119.00
LA County Museum of ArtThis noted museum is one of the few big ones that isn't free.
adults
seniors
students
25.00
21.00
21.00
La Brea Tar PitsThese world-famous tar pits are popular
adults
15.00

Los Angeles Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastFast food places are everywhere, and sadly they are your best cheap option. Breakfast in a coffee shop starts around $6 plus tax and tip.6.00 - 9.00
Budget lunchCheap Mexican restaurants, including trucks, are a good and authentic budget option. Again, fast food (good and bad) dominates the cheaper options. 8.00 - 12.00
Budget dinnerMost non-fancy restaurants have mains that are affordable, and ethnic places (Chinese, Greek, Indian) are usually a cheap choice.12.00 - 18.00
Pint of beerLos Angeles isn't a great drinking town, but at least finding happy hours and drink specials is usually easy.6.00 - 9.00

Los Angeles Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
FlyAway bus from LAX to downtown train station8.00 - 9.00
Super Shuttle from LAX to Hollywood17.00
Taxi from LAX to Hollywood72.00 - 90.00
Metro or city bus (single ride)1.00
Metro or city bus (day pass)7.00
3km taxi ride in Los Angeles16.00 - 21.00

Getting around Los Angeles

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When to visit Los Angeles

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January65482.7
February66493.1
March68502.2
April70531.3
May73560.3
June76580.1
July72620.0
August73630.0
September72610.2
October67580.4
November54531.1
December59502.5

Los Angeles Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:56am7:06pm
21 Jun5:42am8:08pm
21 Sep6:41am6:51pm
21 Dec6:55am4:48pm

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