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Baltimore costs $90-140/day for budget travelers. Crab cakes, beautiful harbor, and Old Bay on everything.
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Baltimore Budget Guide
Your Baltimore Budget at a Glance
Baltimore offers great seafood and history at moderate prices. Budget travelers should expect $90-140 per day, mid-range travelers $180-310 per day, and luxury seekers $450+ per day.
Where Your Money Goes
Seafood is the highlight. Inner Harbor can be touristy. Museums are often free. The good news: free Circulator, free museums, and great crab cakes.
Budget Traveler Tips
Maximize your dollar by:
- Riding free Charm City Circulator
- Visiting free museums
- Eating at Lexington Market
- Taking MARC from BWI
- Catching cheap Orioles tickets
Money-Saving Tips
Visit Free Museums
Walters Art Museum and AVAM are free.
Save $25-40Eat at Lexington Market
Faidley's crab cakes and more at fair prices.
Save $15-25 per mealTake MARC from BWI
Train connection to Penn Station for $5.
Save $30-40 vs taxiBest Time to Visit
Prices can vary by 40% depending on the season
Peak Season (More Expensive)
- Preakness Stakes (May)
- Summer (June - August)
- Orioles Season
Low Season (Best Deals)
- January - March
- November
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a week in Baltimore cost?
A week in Baltimore costs $630-980 for budget travelers, $1,260-2,170 for mid-range, and $3,150+ for luxury travelers.
Is Baltimore expensive?
Baltimore is moderate. Less expensive than DC. Great seafood value.
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