A Travel Price Comparison for Italy Cinque Terre vs. Milan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Cinque Terre or Milan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cinque Terre or Milan, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Cinque Terre

Located on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline, Cinque Terra consists of five seaside villages exuding a charm that dates back to medieval times. Fishing boats bob in the harbors, bringing fresh seafood to the tables of the region, while age old vineyards make for fragrant signature wines. Cinque Terre is considered to be a National Park, with its five villages earning a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for their beauty and timelessness.

Milan

Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.

Which city is cheaper, Milan or Cinque Terre?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Cinque Terre is €110, while the average daily cost in Milan is €133. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cinque Terre and Milan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cinque Terre €56
    Milan €76
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cinque Terre €112
    Milan €152

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cinque Terre €12
    Milan €28
Typical Local Transportation prices in Cinque Terre

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Cinque Terre:


  • Ferry Day Pass
    €15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cinque Terre

Also for Cinque Terre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Florence: Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $64

Typical Local Transportation prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:


  • Train to Airport
    €7.00
  • Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)
    €22
  • Taxi From Airport
    €90
  • Public Transit Day Pass
    €4.50
  • Short Taxi Ride
    €7.13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan

Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Ultra - Milan private transfer from train station to Milan city centre: $9.41
  • Ultra - Milan Private Airport Transfer from city centre to Milan train station: $9.41
  • Ultra - Milan Private Airport Transfer from city Milan centre to Malpensa (MXP): $9.41
  • Transfer to all northern airports italy tour lakes: $265
  • Transfer Milano to Florence: $342
  • Transfer Milano To Rome: $498
  • Taxi Transfer Malpensa Airport or Milan City ⇔ Zermatt both ways: $1,151
  • Round Trip Malpensa Airport (MXP) Transfer to Milan City Center: $135
  • Round Trip Linate Airport (LIN) Transfer to Milan City Center: $79
  • Private transfer: Milan Hotel to Siena Hotel: $489
  • Private transfer: Milan Hotel to Florence Hotel: $416
  • Private transfer from Milan to Turin with Hotel pick-up and drop off: $265

Is it cheaper to fly into Cinque Terre or Milan?

Prices for flights to both Milan and Cinque Terre change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Cinque Terre €33
    Milan €31
Typical Food prices in Cinque Terre

For Cinque Terre, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Whole Pizza
    €9.50
  • Panini
    €3.75
  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    €52
  • Fresh Focaccia
    €2.12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cinque Terre

For Cinque Terre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour: $93
  • Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, Dinner: $214

Typical Food prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:


  • Snack at Train Station
    €8.60
  • Restaurant Pizza
    €6.60
  • Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)
    €27
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    €64
  • Cappuccino
    €1.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan

For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Evening Food Tour: $90
  • Dining experience at a local's home in Milan with show cooking: $106
  • Food Tour of Brera: $110
  • Small-group Street food tour in Milan: $111
  • Pizza and Gelato-Making Class: $112
  • Gourmet Food Tour: $113
  • Private Italian cooking class & lunch in the woods outside Milan: $118
  • 3.5-Hour Traditional and Modern Food Tour: $130
  • Central Market Tour and Cooking Class: $135
  • Market Tour and Lunch or Dinner at a Cesarina's Home: $158
  • Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Milan: $162
  • Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Milan: $180

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cinque Terre €10
    Milan €25
Typical Entertainment prices in Cinque Terre

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Cinque Terre's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Double Kayak Rental (One Hour)
    €10
  • Bagni Eden Beach Club Umbrella
    €16
  • Cinque Terre Card (One Day)
    €5.00
  • Cinque Terre Card (Three Days)
    €12

Tours and Activities in Cinque Terre

For Cinque Terre, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Market Tour & Meal with a Local Cook: $158
  • Small Group Guided Tour from Florence: $146
  • From Florence: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour with Lunch: $271
  • From Florence: Cinque Terre, Vernazza, Lucca Guided Tour: $624
  • From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Full-Day Boat Tour: $169
  • From La Spezia: Cinque Terre Tour with Limoncino Tasting: $56
  • From Pisa: Cinque Terre Small Group Tour: $169
  • Private Tour of the Shelleys in Lerici nearby Cinque Terre: $278

Typical Entertainment prices in Milan

For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
    €7.00

Tours and Activities in Milan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.

  • 1.5-Hour Milan Segway Tour: $68
  • 2-Hour Milan by night walking tour: $75
  • 2-Hours Milan Segway Tour with Brera and skyline: $87
  • 2-Night Garda Lake and Verona Tour from Milan or Venice: $866
  • 3 Hours Milan Walking Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci and Renaissance: $149
  • 3-Hour Milan Private Segway Tour: $95
  • 5-Night Milan Verona and Venice Tour: $1,646
  • Bagatti Valsecchi Museum Ticket Entrance: $14
  • Bernina & St.Moritz Day Tour from Milan: $146
  • Bernina express private tour: $596
  • Best Street Food Walking Tour: $90
  • Best of PRIVATE walking tour: $149

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cinque Terre €5.37
    Milan €19
Typical Alcohol prices in Cinque Terre

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Cinque Terre:


  • Glass of Local Wine
    €2.90

Sample the Local Flavors in Cinque Terre

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cinque Terre:

  • Guided Tour with Wine Tasting from Florence: $681

Typical Alcohol prices in Milan

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:


  • Cocktail at a Bar
    €8.40
  • Beer
    €3.35

Sample the Local Flavors in Milan

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:

  • Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $41
  • Wine Tastings with Chef Luigi Gandola: $93
  • From Wine Tasting Tour in the Countryside: $101
  • Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $127
  • Milan Countryside and Wine tasting Tour: $148
  • Wine Tour Barolo from Milan: $243
  • Day trip from Valtellina and wine tasting - private tour: $603
  • Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour: $695
  • Wine Tour in Franciacorta from Milan: $821

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cinque Terre and Milan, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Cinque Terre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cinque Terre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cinque Terre and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Cinque Terre.

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