Budget Breakdown: Daily Costs in Italy
Italy offers everything from budget-friendly destinations to luxury hotspots. Here is the real breakdown of daily costs across top Italian cities—so you know exactly what to expect and how to plan la dolce vita without breaking the bank.
Italian Cities Budget Overview
Italian City Budget Breakdowns
🏨 Accommodation: €50-100
🍽️ Meals: €25-40
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €15-30
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🏨 Accommodation: €70-130
🍽️ Meals: €30-50
🚆 Transport: €15-25
🎫 Attractions: €15-35
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🏨 Accommodation: €45-90
🍽️ Meals: €25-40
🚆 Transport: €5-12
🎫 Attractions: €12-25
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🏨 Accommodation: €60-110
🍽️ Meals: €30-45
🚆 Transport: €8-15
🎫 Attractions: €15-30
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🏨 Accommodation: €80-150
🍽️ Meals: €35-55
🚆 Transport: €15-30
🎫 Attractions: €10-25
Highlights:
🏨 Accommodation: €35-70
🍽️ Meals: €20-35
🚆 Transport: €5-10
🎫 Attractions: €10-20
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Money-Saving Tips for Italy
🏨 Accommodation
- • Stay in smaller towns and day-trip to cities.
- • Book agriturismos (farm stays) for value.
- • Avoid peak summer season (July-August).
🍽️ Food
- • Eat "pranzo" lunch menus for best value.
- • Avoid restaurants near major attractions.
- • Visit local markets and delis (alimentari).
🎫 Attractions
- • Book Colosseum and Vatican in advance.
- • Many churches and piazzas are free.
- • Get city passes for major attractions.
Sample 7-Day Italy Trip Budgets
Route: Naples → Rome → Florence
Stay: Hostels & budget hotels
Food: Markets & local trattorias
Transport: Regional trains + walking
Route: Rome → Florence → Venice
Stay: 3-star hotels & B&Bs
Transport: Frecciarossa high-speed trains
Meals: Mix of restaurants + cafés
Route: Milan → Lake Como → Venice → Amalfi
Stay: 4–5 star hotels & boutique stays
Transport: Private transfers + 1st class trains
Meals: Fine dining & wine experiences