How to visit Napa Valley on a budget

How to visit Napa Valley on a budget -

With its green hills, acres of vineyards and temperate climate, Napa Valley in California is one of the leading worldwide wine regions. Each year 3.3 million people in this region will flow by bike, hike, swim in a veritable pool of wine and eat rich, tasty food.

However Napa on the wallet is not easy. Restaurants, hotels and visits to wineries can add up quickly. As a money-sucking feedback loop, visitors can expect to spend a lot of money, and the prices reflect the willingness of people to open their wallets

I went to answer the question examined I ask from all locations: ". can travel here at $ 50 a day? "

I found you can, but it takes work. Even if you do it bare-bones, no desire, there are ways to reduce your costs and still enjoy an affordable visit to Napa Valley.

Accommodations

If your accommodation to reduce costs, you can visit Napa on a budget. The average cost of hotels in the area is around $ 175 per night, with some basic options start at $ 99 (before tax). Unless you are traveling as a couple or as part of a group, that is a lot to spend for a person per night. (Heck, I think that's a lot for a pair, too!)

The best way to save money for the property, especially as a single traveler is to use CouchSurfing, a site that locals with travelers combines need a place to stay. It is to remain a wonderful form of cross-cultural exchange and a free place at night! However, there are not many farmers in Napa, so look for in advance, because, given the cost of the property, they get a lot of requests. I found a host two weeks before I went, and they had other people at the same time to stay with them, also.

But if this does not appeal to you, go with Airbnb. It is also a cheap alternative. There are many deals on the region, with some cost as little as $ 65 a night for a private room.

Food

Napa is home to so many world class food as wine. That does not bode well for the bag. You can for a meal just sit down and just for an appetizer!

Stick to pay on the markets and sandwich shops than $ 10 if you want to survive on a budget. There is a farmer's market (with some restaurants) in downtown Napa. God roadside has locations in both Napa and St. Helena and serves tasty burgers for under $ 8, while Ad Hoc operates a delicious food truck offer fried chicken made by a Michelin star chef for $ 15 with sides.

In addition, you cook your own food. There are grocery stores in the region in abundance, where you can buy fresh food.

I would definitely at least one meal splurge on, though, as the region is known for its cuisine famous, but I would limit how many meals you they do so on - it will add up fast! You can get anywhere world-class food. Why break your budget? So efficient splurge - save it for the Wine

transport

Transport in Napa is complicated. Unless you have a driver, driving is neither the best nor the safest option. (Remember: Do not drink and drive !!) to get around, you will have to find other means of transport

you rent a bike .. bike excursions are over $ 100 and do not include tasting fees at the wineries. Instead, make your own cycling tour. You can rent bikes for around $ 45 per day. Two good rental companies are Calistoga Bike Shop and Napa Valley Bike Tours

Second, you can rent a car service. - There is no shortage of companies that take care, you and drive around your friends. However, this is a really expensive option. Most hourly cost $ 35 and have a minimum More hour, while some of the more luxurious options cost around $ 115 per hour. I would not recommend it if you are part of a larger group.

Third, you can attend organized group travel, which costs about $ 100 per day (and not always free tastings). You are shuttled from Winery are on a schedule to winery, but it can be a good way to see many wineries in a single day. However, I believe that these tours are overpriced and this option should be avoided!

Your cheapest option is Uber, a car pool service, which operates around the world. Upload their app to your smartphone, register your credit card, and ask a nearby driver directly through the app. There is a door-to-door car service! (I personally like their competitors Lyft better, but they do not work in the area.) There are many Uber drivers are in Napa so that you do not have a problem getting a ride. A 15-minute, five-mile drive will cost approximately $ 14. If you are traveling with a group, this is the cheapest way to get around.

wine

Tastings run at all wineries in the range of 15 to $ 20. The city offers a Napa tasting card for $ 30, you can participate in one of the tasting rooms in town. Even if you are not at the winery, you get a lot of samples for a low price to enjoy. I took advantage of it!

In addition, when you stop by the Tourism Office, you can pick up a set of 2-for-1 tasting cards are great if you are traveling in a pair. I tried to redeem them on their own in the hope that I would get either two or tastings at half the price of one, and the results were hit or miss.

There also will be an app Winery Finder called, the current actions of wineries lists in the region. I recommend this app, how many of the actions listed are not advertised in the tourist office.

Also, most wineries will waive the tasting fee if you buy a bottle or two of their wine (excluding shipping). So if you are planning your wine cellar in stock, you will find you will taste many free wine able!

I really enjoyed my time in Napa. The region was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the wine ... well, simply divine. However, I would not walk alone again. Firstly, it is more expensive, because I could not split the cost, and in a region as expensive as Napa, which is important.

Second, the joy of Napa is exploring the area with your friends and a few stories about the exchange of good wine and food. You can have fun on your own, but I have me most when I met with my friends and the people had to share the experience. If you think walking alone, spend a day and move on!

Napa does not have to break your budget. There are not many ways to save money, but there are a few, and when used together, they can greatly reduce your cost and make your dream trip to Napa a favorable reality.

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