How much does a trip to Italy cost? A 2026 daily budget

Daily costs in Italy in 2026 for budget, mid-range and comfortable trips: hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice, trains, food and phone data.

Italy's costs depend on the city and the month. Venice, the Amalfi Coast and summer weekends are expensive; smaller towns and spring or autumn are much cheaper.

Rough daily budget per person (flights not included)

Budget: about $90 to $130. Hostels or simple rooms, pizza and panini, regional trains.

Mid-range: about $180 to $300. Three-star hotels, trattoria dinners, museum tickets.

Comfortable: $400 and up. Boutique hotels, fine dining, first class on high-speed trains.

What drives the cost

A city tax is added per night in most cities.

High-speed trains are cheaper when booked early; regional trains have fixed prices.

Main sights like the Colosseum and the Uffizi sell timed tickets that can sell out.

Phone and data

If your phone line is from outside the EU, you still pay roaming in Italy. A travel eSIM keeps maps and train apps running. Try our data calculator, then see Italy eSIM plans.

Bottom line

Travel outside summer and book trains and sights early to cut costs the most. See Italy eSIM plans.

eSIM plans for Italy