Pacific Coast Highway cost calculator

How much does a Pacific Coast Highway road trip really cost?

Most people budget for the rental car and hotels. California gas prices, hotel parking and taxes, and tickets at the big stops are what push the total up.

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Ways to keep it down

  1. Check for a one-way fee before booking, since several companies waive it within California.
  2. Fill up in bigger towns before Big Sur, where gas costs even more.
  3. Book Hearst Castle and Big Sur lodging well ahead in summer.
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