Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Oklahoma City
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $45-135 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Oklahoma City
Accommodation
$25-60 per night
Budget motels, hostels, or shared rooms in downtown or outer areas
Food & Dining
$15-35 per day
Fast food chains, food trucks, casual diners, and grocery store meals
Transportation
$5-15 per day
Public buses, walking, occasional rideshares for longer distances
Activities
$0-25 per day
Free parks and outdoor spaces, discount museum days, self-guided walking tours
Currency: $ US Dollar
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Oklahoma City
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local barbecue joints and diners instead of tourist-focused restaurants for typically 40-60% savings
Use the city's bus system instead of rideshares for daily transport - usually 70-80% cheaper
Visit museums on discount days or look for free admission times to save $10-20 per attraction
Stay in accommodations slightly outside downtown core for generally 25-40% lower rates
Pack lunches from grocery stores when exploring outdoor attractions to cut meal costs in half
Look for hotel packages that include breakfast to save $15-25 per day on morning meals
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Relying solely on rideshares for transportation instead of using public transit - typically costs 3-4x more daily
Eating all meals in hotel restaurants or tourist areas rather than local establishments - usually 100-150% markup
Booking accommodation at the last minute during event weekends when prices surge 200-300%