Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence or Bogota, 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.
Where Should I go: Florence or Bogota?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €48. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Florence and Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Florence and Bogota
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Florence Hotel Prices and Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Bogota €8.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Florence - Siena with visit to Chianti and wine tasting: $219
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
- Private transfer Hotel Florence / Florence Airport: $131
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $131
- Private transfer: $257
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $85
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $115
- Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $64
- Private Transfer from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $179
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.90
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Taxi Ride€0.36
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2 Bus Passes€0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours): $242
- Bogotá to or from Barichara or San Gil Private Transfer: $167
- Arrival Private Transfer Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City in a Luxury Van: $134
- Departure Private Transfer Bogota City to Bogota Airport BOG in Luxury Van: $134
- Arrival Private Transfer from Bogota Airport BOG to Bogota City by Minibus: $124
- Bogotá Private Luxury Transfer - Airport Pick Up or Drop Off - SUV Mercedes Benz: $97
- Bogotá to or from Villa de Leyva Private Transfer: $80
- Bogotá Graffiti Bike Tour - No Transfers: $80
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG) - Private Round trip transfer Bogota: $80
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Round Trip Private Transfer: $48
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Florence or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota and Florence 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
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Food Meals for one dayFlorence €36Bogota €12
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $36
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $46
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.43
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Hot Dog€0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Bogota €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Accademia Gallery Skip the line Tickets : $34
- Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
- Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $192
- Florence-Private bike tour: $99
- Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
- Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $42
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
- 1 Hour guided tour: Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David: $38
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer€1.20
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bogotá Architecture Private Tour (6 Hrs.): $149
- Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch: $80
- La Candelaria and Monserrate Walking Half Day Tour: $234
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure: $80
- *Private tour* to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine: $153
- 3 days- private tour Chingaza-Guatavita Savannah Expedition: $60
- 3-Hour Walking Tour and Musical Picnic in the Heart of Ibague: $23
- 3h 30 -Hour StopOver—Walking Tour: Bogota Historical Center: $54
- 4 Hours Private Tour to Monserrate from Bogotá: $69
- 4-hour Paragliding Adventure from Bogota: $170
- 5-hour Tour through Bogotá during the stopover. Includes round-trip from airport: $160
- 6 hour Private City Tour through Bogotá (Con Monserrate): $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFlorence €18Bogota €13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $33
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Florence and Bogota, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Florence is in Europe and Bogota is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence than you might in Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Florence Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Florence and Bogota, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Florence or Bogota?
Florence has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Florence or Bogota in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Bogota. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Florence is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In July, Florence usually receives less rain than Bogota. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Florence or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Florence as well as Bogota. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Florence is a little warmer than Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite rainy in Bogota. Florence usually gets less rain in October than Bogota. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Florence or Bogota in the Winter?
Both Bogota and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the winter, Florence is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
In January, Florence usually receives more rain than Bogota. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Florence or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Florence during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In April, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Bogota. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Florence usually gets less rain in April than Bogota. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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