Lake Tahoe Budget

Student Y

Getting There...I found it cheapest to rent a car and drive to Lake Tahoe. I chose to

rent from Thrifty and rent a Cheverlot Aveo. This car gets around 35 miles per gallon, so the 470 mile trip to Lake Tahoe would only cost

us around $40 there and $40 back. In addition, the rental car was $168.63 for three days. This would be a total of $248.63.

Park TahoeThis hotel that I would like to stay at has many fine qualities and it is

very close to the ski resort that I will be going to and all of the restaurants and shops that I would want. They also offer a

complimentary breakfast, which could be a way to save some money when it comes to buying food.

It is $53.20 per night, with an additional $5 a night fee for a parking space. That would be a total of $174.60.

The Main Event!Skiing is the main reason to even go to Lake Tahoe...so here it is!

 It would be $83 per person, per day for the ski lifts. For another

person and myself, that would be a total of $498.

 Ski equipment for beginners is

$119.86 for three days, per person. For another person and myself, that would be a total of

$239.72. 

All together for skiing: $737.72

What To Eat?There are so many choices when it comes to food in Lake Tahoe, especially in the section where my hotel and ski resort is

located at...

BreakfastPersonally, coffee starts off any good day. So, I've chosen cafes for breakfast, just in case that complimentary breakfast at my

hotel doesn't fill my friend and I up! 

-Higher Grounds--Cafe Blue-

-Driftwood Cafe- 

All of these places were listed as costing under $20...so I budgeted $25 per day, at

whichever cafe. 

Lunch and DinnerMost of the time lunch and dinner are heavier

meals, so I decided on restaurants that probably serve more food.

 -Slice of Heaven at Stagecoach Lodge-

-Boulder Lodge--Cabo Waba Cantina-

-California Lodge and Bar--East Peak Lodge-

 I decided to go to any of these five places for lunch and dinner for my three day visit. The

price was listed to be under $20, but just to be sure, I budgeted $40 per meal.

Grand Total For Food:$315

Fun Activities

After a long day of eating and skiing, I found a few more things that I think would just be a blast.

 -Heavenly Scenic Gondola Rides

 -Husky Express Dogsled Rides

 -Scenic Helicopter Tours

  

 No prices were listed, but I put $200 in my budget for these activities, along with other things that my friend and I may find on

our way.  

Also, another $100 for extra snacks, drinks and souvenirs!

Total For Three Day Trip For Two...

$1834.83