Mid-Range Travel Guide: Geneva

Accommodation

$120-250 per night

Private rooms in boutique hotels, 3-star properties, comfortable guesthouses with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$60-120 per day

Mix of casual restaurants, traditional Swiss eateries, some hotel dining, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Public transport passes, occasional taxis, regional train excursions, airport transfers

Activities

$40-100 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, museum entries, boat trips on Lake Geneva, cultural experiences

Shop at major supermarket chains instead of convenience stores for 40-60% savings on groceries and snacks

Purchase multi-day public transport passes instead of single tickets for typically 25-35% savings

Eat lunch at university cafeterias or employee canteens which are typically 50-70% cheaper than tourist restaurants

Visit museums on free admission days or purchase city tourist cards that bundle attractions for 20-40% savings

Stay slightly outside the city center and commute in - accommodation can be 30-50% cheaper

Take advantage of happy hour pricing at restaurants, typically offering 20-30% discounts on meals

Use public water fountains throughout the city instead of buying bottled water, saving $3-8 per day

Eating all meals in the Old Town tourist area instead of local neighborhoods - typically 100-150% markup on food costs

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using excellent public transport system - can cost 4-6 times more per trip

Not accounting for Switzerland's high cost of living - Geneva is typically 80-120% more expensive than average European cities

Buying souvenirs at airport or main tourist sites instead of local markets - usually 200-300% markup on similar items