Mid-Range Travel Guide: Cleveland

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique inns, private rooms in downtown or trendy neighborhoods

Food & Dining

$35-70 per day

Casual restaurants, local breweries, mix of quick meals and sit-down dining

Transportation

$20-45 per day

Mix of rideshares, public transport, occasional rental car for day trips

Activities

$40-90 per day

Museum admissions, guided tours, sports events, entertainment venues

Use RTA public buses instead of rideshares for transportation - typically 80-90% cheaper

Eat at local diners and food trucks rather than tourist-area restaurants - usually 40-60% less expensive

Visit free attractions like parks, lakefront areas, and museums on free admission days

Stay in neighborhoods like Ohio City or Tremont instead of downtown core for 20-40% accommodation savings

Take advantage of happy hour specials at local breweries - typically 25-50% off food and drinks

Book accommodations 2-3 months in advance for 15-30% lower rates

Use grocery stores for breakfast and snacks instead of restaurant meals for every meal

Relying entirely on rideshares instead of learning the public bus system - can triple transportation costs

Eating only in downtown tourist areas instead of exploring local neighborhoods - typically 50-100% markup

Booking last-minute accommodations during major events like Browns games - can increase costs by 200-400%

Not checking for free museum days and community events - missing opportunities to save $15-25 per attraction