How much money would I need for a 3-6 month holiday stay in the US? -

Hi all I am currently in the process of arranging my holiday to the states, I have friends scattered in several areas and wondering how much I d need each month if it can be done. No accommodation costs will be incurred as my friends will be supplying my food and a place to stay.I usually get around 400 dollars guaranteed income each month which Is what I usually live off here in the uk and I m hoping to have saved around $2500-$3000 usd by the time my trip comes any advice would be appreciated.It s a daunting prospect just awaiting on my passport and trying to decide whether to do a 3 month trip (which would be much easier due to the VWP) but my friends are trying to talk me into a 6 month trip soI can see them all for a longer period. Just pondering in curiosity thanks all for reading and I look forward to your replies.

A couple of years ago, I did something similar, leaving San Francisco and traveling across the US to North Carolina on a southern route with lots of detours and then coming back along a northern route with even more detours. It was me and two friends, it took about four months and I did it on $2000, splitting gas and occasionally staying in a hotel, occasionally camping.So, I think that mode of travel is a big factor - renting a car would be very expensive, but flying from place to place could be even more costly. Bus is cheap, train can be too, especially on the east coast and if you don t get a sleeper berth. If you re not moving around a lot and you can rely on friends for food and lodging about half the time, then I should think you would be able to do 3-6 months on about 3k. Budget carefully and don t stop in Vegas!It ll be the trip of a lifetime, so maybe you should think about having a garage sale or hitting up family for extra $$. Might be worth it.Have fun and good luck!