How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Italy for 10 Days? My Budget for 3 Travel Styles

If you’re planning a 10-day trip to Italy, I’d budget around €1,000–€1,300 per person for a budget trip, €1,900–€2,500 for a mid-range trip, and €3,000–€3,900 for a comfortable trip, excluding airfare.

These estimates are based on a 10-day, 9-night itinerary through Rome, Florence, and Venice, including accommodation, food, transportation, attractions, tourist taxes, and some room for extra expenses.

But that’s just the short answer.

Because the cost of a trip to Italy can change quite a bit depending mainly on where you stay, how much you spend on food, and how many paid attractions you want to visit.

And since I don’t particularly like throwing out a random number and saying “that’s how much you’ll spend,” in this post I’m using the 10-day Italy itinerary I created as a starting point and breaking down how much this trip could cost across three different travel styles.

Introduction

Hi, I’m Bruna, the author of this blog, and in this post, I’m going to help you plan your budget for a 10-day trip to Italy.

And let me warn you right away: prepare your wallet.

Italy (especially Rome and Venice) is one of the most touristy destinations in Europe, so it’s not exactly surprising that everything from accommodation to the little souvenir you bring home can get expensive.

That said, visiting Italy is on almost every traveler’s bucket list, including mine. I haven’t been there yet, but it’s one of my priorities for when I have some extra money to spare.

In the meantime, I created a 10-day Italy itinerary to satisfy the travel-planning obsession while I wait to actually go there. You can check it out here.

Even though Italy can be a fairly expensive destination, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a trip that fits your budget. So, as usual around here, we’re going to work with three different budget ranges:

💰 Budget: for travelers who want to keep costs as low as possible while still having a reasonably comfortable trip.

💼 Mid-range: for travelers who want to balance comfort and cost, choosing good accommodation, eating well, and visiting the main attractions without having to monitor every single euro.

✨ Comfortable: for travelers who prefer more freedom during the trip, staying in nicer hotels, eating at better restaurants, and having a larger cushion for extra expenses.

The goal isn’t to say that one of these options is better than the others. It’s simply to show how much your choices can change the final cost of your trip.

Ready to break down the budget?

Important: airfare is not included in the amounts in this post. The price of a flight depends heavily on your departure location, travel dates, how far in advance you book, and even which airport you fly into or out of. So, I’d rather keep airfare separate and focus here on the expenses you’ll have during your trip around Italy.

What am I including in this budget?

Before we start adding everything up, we need to establish exactly what kind of trip we’re calculating.

My base itinerary has 10 days and 9 nights, approximately divided like this:

The idea is to travel:

Rome → Florence → Venice

This is based on the itinerary I created for a first trip to Italy, but there’s another option I found quite interesting while researching:

Rome → Florence → Tuscany

For that version, I’m using Siena as a reference when comparing accommodation costs.

All prices in this post are calculated per person, assuming a trip for two people when it comes to accommodation. In other words, the hotel prices I researched are for one room and have been divided between two people to estimate the individual cost.

And one final note:

the accommodation prices are examples I found for specific dates in late September and early October.

They are not guaranteed prices for every date. Hotel rates can change depending on availability, season, number of guests, and booking conditions.

How much does accommodation cost in Italy for 10 days?

Let’s start with the expense that’s probably going to have the biggest impact on your budget: accommodation.

And here’s where I got a bit of a surprise during my research.

The difference in prices between cities can be huge.

So instead of taking a generic “average hotel price in Italy,” I researched actual properties in the cities included in our itinerary.

Rome – 4 nights

💰 Budget: Interno 5 B&B

The Interno 5 B&B is a simpler accommodation option, but its location caught my attention. The property is in the Vatican area, close to Ottaviano station, and offers amenities such as breakfast, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

For a budget trip, I think it’s interesting precisely because choosing a cheaper place doesn’t necessarily mean giving up a useful location.

Check out this accommodation here: Interno 5 B&B on Klook

💼 Mid-range: A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel

Now we’re talking about a much more complete hotel. A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel has a pool, gym, breakfast, terrace, concierge, parking, and other amenities.

The location is a little farther from the main attractions in the historic center, so I’d definitely take that into account before booking. On the other hand, the hotel’s facilities are exactly the kind of thing that can make sense if you want more comfort.

Check out this accommodation here: A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel on Klook

✨ Comfortable: Magenta Luxury Sant’Anna

Magenta Luxury Sant’Anna is our more comfortable option in Rome. It’s a higher-category accommodation with breakfast, Wi-Fi, minibar, and air conditioning, as well as a very central location.

For travelers who want to prioritize comfort and convenience in Rome, this is the kind of accommodation I’d put in the comfortable category.

Check out this accommodation here: Magenta Luxury Sant’Anna on Klook

Florence – 3 nights

💰 Budget: YellowSquare Florence

YellowSquare Florence is a simpler and more affordable option, offering breakfast and Wi-Fi. The accommodation is farther from the historic center, so this is one of those cases where I wouldn’t look at the price alone.

A cheaper hotel can sometimes mean spending more money (and more time) on transportation every day.

Check out this accommodation here: YellowSquare Florence on Klook

💼 Mid-range: Riva Lofts Florence

Riva Lofts is an interesting option if you want something a little different from a traditional hotel. The property has a pool, breakfast, and parking, as well as rooms with air conditioning and a minibar.

It’s a little outside the historic center, so location is something to consider. If you don’t mind using public transportation or walking a bit more, it could be an interesting alternative.

Check out this accommodation here: Riva Lofts Florence on Klook

✨ Comfortable: Room Mate Luca

This was one of the options I liked most for representing the comfortable category because, besides the facilities, the location is very convenient.

Room Mate Luca is within walking distance of attractions such as the Duomo, Galleria dell’Accademia, and Mercato Centrale.

For a first trip to Florence, I really like the idea of being able to do a lot of sightseeing without depending too much on transportation

Check out this accommodation here: Room Mate Luca on Klook

Venice – 2 nights

💰 Budget: Hotel Autoespresso Venice

Hotel Autoespresso is a budget-friendly 3-star option with Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, and private bathrooms.

It’s an interesting alternative for travelers who want to save money and prioritize a basic hotel structure.

Check out this accommodation here: Hotel Autoespresso Venice on Klook

💼 Mid-range: B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna

B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna is a modern 3-star hotel with Wi-Fi, a terrace, bar, 24-hour check-in, and air-conditioned rooms.

Its proximity to public transportation is also useful if you plan to explore Venice without a car.

Check out this accommodation here: B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna on Klook

✨ Comfortable: Hotel Saturnia & International

Saturnia & International is a 4-star hotel that fits very well into our comfortable category.

It offers breakfast, concierge service, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace, along with an excellent location for exploring Venice.

Check out this accommodation here: Hotel Saturnia & International on Klook

What if I replace Venice with Tuscany?

This was one of the most interesting parts of my research.

Because if you’ve read my Italy itinerary, you already know that I included Venice or Tuscany as an option for the final days of the trip.

And when I started researching hotels, I found yet another reason to consider Tuscany:

the difference in accommodation prices can be huge.

Siena – 2 nights

💰 Budget: Domus il Palio B&B

Villa Lilia caught my attention mainly because of the value I found during my research.

Check out this accommodation here: Domus il Palio B&B on Klook

💼 Mid-range: Hotel Italia

Hotel Italia caught my attention because, at the price I found, it already falls into a very comfortable range.

Reviews highlight cleanliness, comfort, breakfast, and a location that makes it relatively easy to reach the historic center.

And here’s where something interesting happened during my research.

The price jumps from approximately €400 for 2 nights to around €1,800 once we start looking at 5-star luxury hotels.

At that point, I don’t think it really makes sense for the budget we’re building here.

Check out this accommodation here: Hotel Italia on Klook

I would definitely choose Tuscany.

Maybe I’d even skip Florence and spend all those days in Tuscany.

Because, at least for the dates I researched, the difference in accommodation prices is way too significant to ignore.

How much does food cost in Italy?

Here’s some good news.

The average daily cost per person is fairly similar across all the cities in our itinerary.

To make things easier, I’ll use these averages:

Rome and Florence fit these ranges quite well.

Venice tends to be a little more expensive, especially in the most touristy areas, but not enough for me to completely change our budget.

Siena, on the other hand, can be a little easier on the wallet when it comes to food.

And I like calculating things this way because it doesn’t assume you’ll spend exactly the same amount every day.

You might save on lunch and spend a little more at dinner.

You might grab something from a bakery.

You might stop for gelato.

You might choose a simpler trattoria one day and a more special restaurant the next.

The goal is to have a daily average, not to turn your vacation into an Excel spreadsheet.

How much do attractions cost in Italy?

This part is important because it’s very easy to look at a trip and think:

“Oh, I’ll spend €30 on the ticket.”

Then you add the Colosseum + Vatican Museums + Uffizi + Accademia + Duomo + Doge’s Palace…

And suddenly another chunk of your budget has disappeared.

So let’s look at the main attractions included in the itinerary.

Rome

Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill

The basic official ticket currently costs €18 per person and includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. There are also Full Experience options at a higher price.

For my budget, I’d allow approximately €18–24.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

The standard ticket for the Vatican Museums currently costs €20. If you purchase it in advance through the official website, there’s a €5 reservation fee, bringing the total to €25.

The ticket gives you access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

So I’d budget approximately €25.

Rome: estimated attraction costs

If you visit the main paid attractions I prioritized in the itinerary, I’d set aside approximately:

€45–60 per person.

And that’s without turning every day into a museum marathon.

Florence

Florence is where the attraction budget starts getting interesting.

Duomo Complex

The Brunelleschi Pass currently costs €30 and includes access to Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, the Opera del Duomo Museum, and Santa Reparata.

The Cathedral itself is free to enter.

Uffizi Gallery

The standard Uffizi ticket currently costs €25 when purchased on the day of your visit or €29 with advance booking.

There is also a reduced afternoon ticket under certain conditions.

Galleria dell’Accademia

And here’s another recent change worth mentioning.

As of 2026, the individual ticket for the Accademia Gallery is €20.

Florence: estimated attraction costs

Just these three major attractions already bring the budget to approximately:

€75–80 per person.

And that’s without adding any other attractions you might want to visit.

Venice

St. Mark’s Basilica

St. Mark’s Basilica has different ticket options. The basic entrance currently costs €10, while options that include additional areas, such as the Pala d’Oro and museum, cost more.

Doge’s Palace

The ticket that includes Doge’s Palace and the museums around St. Mark’s Square currently costs €40 for general admission.

There’s also a Museum Pass that includes several civic museums in Venice.

For a two-day itinerary, though, I wouldn’t automatically buy the Museum Pass. I’d first calculate the individual attractions I actually want to visit.

Venice: estimated attraction costs

For our base itinerary, I’d set aside approximately:

€50–70 per person.

How much should I budget for attractions?

Adding the main paid attractions from the itinerary:

For a budget trip, you can bring this number down by choosing fewer paid attractions.

For a comfortable trip, I’d leave a little more room for exhibitions, museums, tours, or extra experiences.

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How much does transportation cost in Italy?

For this itinerary, I wouldn’t rent a car.

Rome → Florence → Venice is exactly the kind of route where taking the train makes a lot of sense.

Italy’s high-speed rail network connects Rome, Florence, and Venice, and ticket prices vary depending on the date, time, and how far in advance you book. So I don’t want to give you one fixed price and pretend it’s guaranteed.

For planning purposes, I’d budget approximately:

€70–120 per person for the two major train journeys, assuming you book in advance and compare schedules.

Then we have transportation within the cities.

In Rome and Florence, you can walk to many places, but you’ll probably use the metro, bus, or tram at some point.

Venice also has the vaporetto system.

The current standard fare for Venice’s public transportation network is €9.50 for 75 minutes, including boats, buses, trams, and the People Mover within the urban network, excluding airport routes.

So, for the overall budget, I’d set aside approximately:

The difference mainly comes from how much public transportation you use, as well as whether you occasionally take taxis or choose higher train classes.

What about the tourist tax?

This is one of those small expenses that can catch you off guard because it’s often charged separately from your room rate.

The tourist tax is set locally, so the amount varies depending on the city and type of accommodation.

In Rome, for example, the amount depends on the type and category of accommodation. So I wouldn’t present one single tax as if it applied to every hotel.

The same goes for Venice and Florence: the amount depends on the accommodation category and local rules.

So instead of pretending there’s one universal “Italy tourist tax,” I’d set aside approximately:

€30–70 per person for the entire itinerary, depending on the accommodations you choose.

And definitely check the specific tourist tax for your accommodation when you book.

How much does it cost to travel to Italy for 10 days?

Now we can put everything together.

Taking into account:

• 9 nights of accommodation;
• 10 days of food;
• trains between the main cities;
• local transportation;
• attractions;
• tourist taxes;
• and a small allowance for extra expenses;

we get these ranges:

These are planning estimates, not an exact prediction of what you’ll spend.

And there’s one important thing to notice here:

Accommodation is the biggest reason the three travel styles are so different.

That’s why I prefer to show every expense separately.

You can save quite a bit on food, but it’s pretty hard to compensate for a very expensive hotel by eating pizza every day.

How much would I spend on a budget trip?

If my priority were spending as little as possible, I’d try to stay around €1,100–1,200 per person.

In this scenario, I would:

• choose budget accommodation;
• book trains in advance;
• walk as much as possible;
• use public transportation;
• choose some paid attractions instead of all of them;
• eat at simpler places;
• keep an eye on extra expenses.

And honestly, I think you can have a really great trip this way.

You don’t need to turn Italy into a luxury vacation to enjoy Rome, Florence, and Venice.

How much would I spend on a mid-range trip?

Here I’d work with a target of approximately:

€2,100–2,300 per person.

This is the scenario I can imagine fitting most travelers.

You’d have good accommodation, eat well, visit the main attractions, use high-speed trains, and still have some room for small extras.

It’s probably the category I’d use as my main reference when planning a first trip.

And what about a comfortable trip?

Here I’d start with approximately:

€3,200–3,500 per person.

In this scenario, you can choose better hotels, eat at more interesting restaurants, occasionally use taxis, visit more attractions, and simply have a larger cushion so you don’t have to think twice before every little purchase.

And, of course, there isn’t really a maximum.

If you want luxury hotels, private tours, Michelin-starred restaurants, private transfers, and exclusive experiences, your budget can go far beyond this.

But then we’re talking about a completely different type of trip.

What if I replace Venice with Siena?

Now comes the part that surprised me the most.

Let’s compare accommodation only.

Venice

• Budget: ~€200 per room
• Mid-range: ~€800 per room
• Comfortable: ~€1,000 per room

Siena

• Budget: ~€200 per room
• Mid-range: ~€400 per room
• Comfortable: ~€400 per room

In other words, for the dates I researched, Siena can represent significant savings, especially in the mid-range and comfortable categories.

And that really changed how I look at this choice.

Because in my itinerary, I had already included Venice and Tuscany as alternatives depending on the type of trip.

Now, looking at the budget, I have another reason to consider Tuscany.

If you asked me today:

“Bruna, which one would you choose?”

I’d probably choose Tuscany.

Not only because I love the idea of experiencing its landscapes and food, but because the difference in accommodation prices can be significant.

And maybe I’d even take the research one step further:

Rome + Tuscany, skipping Florence altogether.

Because the more I research Italy, the more I realize there are so many different ways to build this trip.

How can I save money in Italy without making the trip miserable?

I wouldn’t try to save money on absolutely everything.

I think a trip is much more enjoyable when you choose where it’s worth spending a little more.

1. Book your trains in advance

Prices can vary significantly depending on the date and availability.

2. Don’t choose accommodation based on price alone

Especially in Rome and Florence.

A very cheap hotel that’s far away can mean spending more money on transportation and wasting time every day.

3. Choose your attractions

You don’t have to visit every single museum.

If history is your priority, choose the historical attractions.

If art is your priority, invest in the Uffizi and Accademia.

If you prefer walking, take advantage of the free attractions.

4. Mix up your restaurants

You don’t need to eat at an expensive restaurant every night.

A pizza, panino, or simple pasta dish can balance your budget very well.

5. Research Tuscany

After doing this research, Tuscany officially became one of my recommendations for anyone who wants an Italian trip with a little more control over accommodation costs.

So, how much money do I need for 10 days in Italy?

If I had to summarize all this research into a few numbers, I’d work with:

💰 Budget trip

€1,000–1,300 per person

💼 Mid-range trip

€1,900–2,500 per person

✨ Comfortable trip

€3,000–3,900 per person

All of these estimates are for approximately 10 days and 9 nights, excluding airfare.

And if you asked me what amount I’d personally set as my target…

I’d probably aim for around €2,200 per person.

That feels like the sweet spot that would let me have a comfortable trip, stay in accommodation I’d actually enjoy, eat well, visit the attractions I consider important, and still have some room to avoid counting every single euro.

And after this research, I’d probably also run a Rome + Florence + Tuscany simulation, because the accommodation prices I found in Siena made me look at that option with a lot more interest.

At the end of the day, I think that’s the most important part of creating a travel budget.

You don’t need to figure out how much “a trip to Italy” costs.

You need to figure out how much the Italy trip you actually want to take costs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling to Italy for 10 Days

How much does it cost to travel to Italy for 10 days?

For a 10-day, 9-night trip, excluding airfare, I’d budget approximately €1,000–1,300 per person for a budget trip, €1,900–2,500 for a mid-range trip, and €3,000–3,900 for a comfortable trip.

Is €1,000 enough for 10 days in Italy?

It may be possible in a very budget-conscious scenario, especially if you choose cheaper accommodation, keep food costs under control, book transportation in advance, and carefully select your attractions. For the itinerary used in this post, I’d consider €1,100–1,300 a safer target.

How much does food cost per day in Italy?

For planning purposes, I’d budget approximately €25–35 per day for a budget trip, €45–65 for mid-range, and €75–110 for a comfortable trip. Venice can be slightly more expensive.

How much does a hotel cost in Italy?

It varies significantly by city and category. In the itinerary I researched, I found accommodation for two people for approximately €200–500 for budget options, €400–800 for some mid-range options, and €1,000–1,500 for more comfortable options during the periods researched.

Is it cheaper to stay in Venice or Siena?

For the dates I researched for this budget, Siena had significantly cheaper accommodation options in the mid-range and comfortable categories. The difference can be especially relevant for travelers willing to replace Venice with a Tuscany experience.

How much does it cost to travel by train in Italy?

Prices depend on the route, time, and how far in advance you book. For the Rome → Florence → Venice itinerary, I’d budget approximately €70–120 per person for the two major train journeys, plus local transportation.

Is airfare included?

No. This post focuses on the costs you’ll have during your 10 days in Italy. Airfare is separate because the price depends heavily on your departure city, dates, and flight options.

Which city in this itinerary is the most expensive?

Accommodation can vary significantly, but Venice deserves special attention when planning your budget. For the dates I researched, I found a very large difference between budget and mid-range accommodation options.

How much money should I take to Italy for 10 days?

For a mid-range trip following this itinerary, I’d work with a target of approximately €2,100–2,300 per person, excluding airfare. This includes accommodation, food, transportation, attractions, taxes, and some room for extras.

Don’t leave just yet! How about checking out these posts that might be useful for your trip:

→ Italy Itinerary: How I’d Plan My First 10-Day Trip

→ Rome in 5 Days: The Itinerary I’d Follow on My First Trip

→ How Much Does a 5-Day Trip to Rome Cost? A Complete Budget Guide