Prices in Italy
How to plan your expenses on your trip to Italy
Everything you wanted to know about prices in Italy - accommodation, restaurants, public transport, attractions, and more
Italy is perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. Many would agree with us. With 20 amazing regions, each one offers so much to see and do, with different and diverse attractions in every region or area. The great art cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan, the stunning countryside areas of Tuscany, the Langhe in Piedmont, and Umbria, the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, the Dolomites or the Alps, and the unique islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
To see the endless beauty of Italy, even a whole year wouldn’t be enough. On the other hand, with proper planning, it’s possible to visit most of the sites on a weekend trip or a week-long journey, and if possible, extend a few days. It’s all a matter of planning and preparation.
Due to its size and beauty, there’s no reason to rush and do it all at once. Our recommendation: focus on one of the beautiful areas of the boot-shaped country and the type of terrain you choose to explore, take your time, and enjoy it slowly and peacefully. The other areas aren’t going anywhere.
Italy suits every type of trip and any group composition. You can travel as backpackers, especially if you are among the younger crowd, as a couple, with friends, or on an organized tour. For average travel costs, you can experience it like kings and enjoy the endless luxuries it offers. Whatever type of trip you choose – Dolce Vita, the good life awaits you.
The cost of a trip to Italy is based on the following components:
Getting to Italy – here, the costs vary according to the means of transportation. Read the post explaining how to get to Italy.
1. Accommodation in Italy - in major cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan, during peak season: April to June and September to October
(prices are for two people in a room)
Hostels or guesthouses rated 2**, or accommodations like AirB&B – will cost you around 17- 35 Euro (19.5 – 40 $) per room per night.
3*** stars hotels around 30-60 Euro ($ 35 – 70) for a double room per night
4**** stars hotels around 60-150 Euro ($ 58 – 170) for a double room per night
5***** stars hotels around 150-350 Euro ($170 – 400) for a double room per night
Always remember to check: what is the location of the hotel, and if it’s not centrally located, what are the routes to the city center, and whether the price includes breakfast. Read reviews from previous guests (the more, the better), to get a full picture of the hotel.
2. Food in Italy (including a light lunch and a main dinner)
People typically travel to Italy for its exceptional culinary scene and amazing food. Everything is fresh: vegetables, pasta, sauces, meat, fish, bread, ice cream, and wine. You can eat well in Italy!!!! and at all price levels.
So where to sit and eat in Italy? There are different types of restaurants in Italy with varying price levels.
A light lunch can cost around 15-20 Euro ($17-22), which includes a starter (pasta or soup) + salad + a soft drink.
An average dinner at a good restaurant will cost around 25-35 Euro per person ($29–40 per person) and will include: an appetizer + a first course or main course, water, and a glass of wine.
Of course, you can spend less and grab a sandwich or a slice of pizza (10 Euro = $11.5) or dine at luxury restaurants where the costs can be much higher, reaching 40-80 Euro per person.
Important: In most restaurants in Italy, it is customary to charge a cover fee called COPERTO, which ranges from 1-3 Euro per person ($1.2-3.5 per person).
3. Entries to tourist attractions in Italy
The cost of entry to sites in Italy will range from 10-20 Euro. For popular sites, it is highly recommended to book tickets in advance through online booking sites such as Musement.com or Tiqets.com – this will save you a lot of time and frustration when arriving at a site you really wanted to visit only to discover there’s an endless line (Vatican Museum, Colosseum) or that there’s no more availability for the time you arrived.
Booking tickets in advance is highly recommended. If you plan to visit several sites in the same city, consider purchasing the Citycard to save a bit on entry costs.
4. Guided Tours in Italy
Guided tours in Italy are available in all major and popular cities. You will benefit from explanations from professional guides, you can gather most of the key sites in one tour without the need for navigation and save valuable time.
The cost of the tour will usually include entry to the sites, and if you book more than one tour with the same company, there is a good chance they will offer you some discount.
The price for a city center tour can start at around 45-50 Euro ($51-58) per person and up.
An excellent company from which you can book local tours throughout Italy is Viator.com–
5. Exploring Italy
Feel free to take another look at how to move around Italy.
In Rome
Public transportation costs: Subway (Metropolitana) or buses are:
Single ride: 1.5 Euro ($1.7), daily pass: 7 Euro (about $8), webekly pass: 24 Euro ($27.5).
Taxi ride in the city center: between 8-20 Euro (depending on the route, of course).
From Fiumicino Airport to downtown Rome:
Bus: between 5-9.5 Euro (depending on whether you take a direct bus or one with stops)
Train: 16 Euro (about $19)
Taxi: 50 Euro (about $60)
In Florence
Public transportation costs (Buses) are:
Single ride: 1.2 Euro ($1.4), daily ticket: 12 Euro (approx. $14)
Taxi ride in the city center: between 8-15 Euro (depending on the route, of course)
From Vespucci Airport to downtown Florence:
Bus: 6 Euro ($7)
Taxi: 20 Euro ($23)
In Milan
Public transportation costs: Subway (Metropolitana) or buses:
Single ride: 1.5 Euro ($1.75), daily ticket: 4.5 Euro (about $5.2).
Taxi ride in the city center: 10-20 Euro (depending on the distance, of course).
From the airports to downtown Milan by bus:
From Bergamo airport price – 6 Euro ($5.6)
From Linate airport price – 4 Euro ($4.5)
From Malpensa airport price – 10 Euro ($11.5)
In Naples
Public transportation costs: Subway (Metropolitana) or buses:
Single ride: 1.5 Euro ($1.75), daily ticket: 4.5 Euro (about $5.2)
Taxi ride in the city center: between 8-15 Euro ($9 – $17.5) – depending on the segment of the ride, of course.
From Capodichino airports to downtown Naples:
Bus: 3 Euro ($3.5)
Taxi: 10-15 Euro ($11.5-$17.5)
In Venice
Public transportation costs on the water known as Vapporetto:
Single ride: 6.5 Euro (7.5 $)
Ticket valid for 20 hours and unlimited use: 20 Euro (about 23 $)
Car Rentals in Italy
Here are some examples of car rental prices from international companies when booked at least a month in advance for a minimum of 7 days. Please check what types of insurance are included in the quoted cost.
- Ford Fiesta, manual: starting from 10 Euro ($11.5) per day
- Volkswagen Golf, manual: starting from 13 Euro ($15) per day
- Highway toll fee, for instance, between Verona and Venice (2.5 hours) – 8 Euro ($9)
- Fuel prices in Italy: 1.4-1.6 Euro ($1.6 – $1.85) per liter
For comparing car rental prices, it’s recommended to visit the excellent online platform Rentalcar.com
Bike Rentals (common in most cities)
- Hour: 4 Euro ($4.4)
- Day: 11 Euro ($13)
- 3 Days: 27 Euro ($31)
- 7 Days: 52 Euro ($60)
Overview of Daily Travel Costs per Person in Italy
Each of you will surely find yourself in one of the different categories of travelers. We have compiled a table below that outlines the average cost range per person. We intentionally listed a price range rather than a specific number, as ultimately each person will spend on their trip to Italy according to the budget they have set for themselves.
| סוג המטיילים | לינה | אוכל | תנועה | אתרים | ממוצע ליום לאדם | ממוצע לשבוע לאדם |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| תרמילאים | 20 $-40 $ | 25 $-40 $ | 10 $-15 $ | 10 $-20 $ | 65 $-115 $ | 455 $-805 $ |
| ממוצע | 40 $-90 $ | 40 $-70 $ | 15 $-35 $ | 20 $-50 $ | 115 $-245 $ | 805 $-1715 $ |
| יוקרה | 90 $-150 $ | 70 $-90 $ | 35 $-50 $ | 50 $-100 $ | 245 $-390 $ | 1715 $-2730 $ |
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