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

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Should you visit Milan or Bellagio?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Milan and Bellagio can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Milan or Bellagio?

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.

Bellagio

Bellagio is a small town on the coast of Lake Como. It is known for it's small, historic town center with historical Italian architecture, the beautiful coastline, good cuisine, and relaxed atmosphere.

The town itself is not cheap, as prices here tend to be high for pretty much everything. That's generally because Bellagio offers to much to visitors that it draws a decent crowd of tourists.

With lovely gardens, nice restaurants of all prices ranges, and beautiful scenes everywhere you look, this town is worth a visit.

Which city is cheaper, Bellagio or Milan?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Milan is €166, while the average daily cost in Bellagio is €222. 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 Milan and Bellagio in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Milan €96
    Bellagio €166
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Milan €192
    Bellagio €332
Compare Hotels in Milan and Bellagio

Looking for a hotel in Milan or Bellagio? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Milan


Hotels in Bellagio


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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: Milan Hotel Prices and Bellagio Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Milan €35
    Bellagio €9.02
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:

  • 50 seats Coach transfer from Milan to Venice: $3,098
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Milan MXP Airport to Milan City by Luxury Car: $228
  • BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - MILANO airport transfer: $135
  • BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO - Milano airport transfer with private Luxury Van: $161
  • BERGAMO ORIO AL SERIO-MILANO airport transfer with private Luxury Car: $269
  • Bergamo: Bus Transfer to/from Milan City Center: $9.07
  • Bus Transfer from Malpensa Airport and Milan Central Station: $11
  • Luxury Private Transfer From Milan Hotels to Airport: $56
  • Malpensa Airport to Milan VIP Transfers: $170
  • Milan - Como / Private Transfer (up to 3 pass.): $365
  • Milan - Como / Private Transfer (up to 8 pass.): $415
  • Milan - Florence / Private Transfer (up to 3 pass.): $1,079

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bellagio

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bellagio:

  • Bellagio Private Transfer from Bellagio (Como) to Milan Airport (MPX or LIN): $387
  • Bellagio/Lezzeno/Oliveto Lario to/from Milan Malpensa Apt (Private Transfer): $243
  • Bellagio - Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $119
  • Bellagio - Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) / Private Departure Van Transfer: $66

Is it cheaper to fly into Milan or Bellagio?

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Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Milan €39
    Bellagio €46
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bellagio

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bellagio.

  • Virtual Italian Cooking Class with Chef Luigi Gandola: $160
  • Cooking Lesson in Bellagio: $253
  • Private Virtual Cooking Class with Chef Luigi Gandola: $299
  • Cheese Cooking Class and Cheese Tasting with Chef Luigi Gandola: $316
  • Private Dinner in cellar by Chef Luigi Gandola Gourmet Menu and Expensive Wine: $423
  • Private Cooking Lesson with Chef Luigi Gandola in Bellagio: $695
  • An exclusive cooking class in Bellagio, on lake Como: $756

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Milan €31
    Bellagio -
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.

  • Santa Maria delle Grazie Self-Guided Tour App: $3.97
  • Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Sforza Castle: $3.97
  • Santa Maria delle Grazie Reserved Entry Ticket & Tour: $14
  • Bagatti Valsecchi Museum Ticket Entrance: $14
  • Cathedral, Archeological Area and Museum Ticket: $14
  • Milan Cathedral: Rooftop Terraces Ticket (No Church Access): $15
  • Leonardo3 The World of Leonardo: Tickets for the Interactive Exhibition: $15
  • Leonardo's Vineyard with Guided Tour Option: $15
  • Leonardo3 - The World of Leonardo Museum Entrance Ticket: $16
  • Skip the Line: Milan Cathedral Rooftop Ticket: $17
  • Casa Milan Admission Ticket: $17
  • Walking Street Art Tour of Ticinese and Navigli: $17

Tours and Activities in Bellagio

Here are a few actual costs in Bellagio for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Art Experience in Villa Melzi & lunch in Bellagio: $243
  • Bellagio & Varenna, Lake Como, private guided tour: $137
  • Bellagio Local Food Tasting E-Bike Tour: $146
  • Bellagio Walking Tour, Villa Melzi & Lunch: $121
  • Vintage Wooden Boat Rowing Experience on Lake Como: $199
  • Bernina Express Red Train Tour - The world's most spectacular railway routes: $479
  • Beyond Bellagio Hiking Tour: $153
  • Boat Tour - Historic Villas: $414
  • Boat Tour - Villa del Balbianello: $495
  • Boat tour - Wonderful Lake Como: $856
  • E-Bike Tour from Bellagio plus tastings and Villa Melzi: $181
  • Group Bike Tour: Onno & Ghisallino (E-bikes and Road bikes): $106

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Milan €24
    Bellagio €19
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

Sample the Local Flavors in Bellagio

Also in Bellagio, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting in Bellagio with Chef Luigi Gandola: $212

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milan and Bellagio, we can see that Bellagio is more expensive. And not only is Milan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Milan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Milan 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 Bellagio would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bellagio than you might in Milan.


When is the best time to visit Milan or Bellagio?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Milan or Bellagio in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Milan as well as Bellagio. The summer months attract visitors to Milan because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Milan is generally around the same temperature as Bellagio. Temperatures in Milan average around 23°C (73°F), and Bellagio stays around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bellagio. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Milan this time of the year. In the summer, Milan often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bellagio. Milan gets 250 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bellagio receives 250 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Bellagio. Milan usually gets less rain in July than Bellagio. Milan gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bellagio receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Milan 23°C (73°F) 
    Bellagio 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Milan or Bellagio in the Autumn?

Both Bellagio and Milan are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Milan this time of year.

Milan is around the same temperature as Bellagio in the autumn. The temperature in Milan is usually 15°C (58°F) in October, and Bellagio stays around 15°C (58°F).

Milan usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bellagio during autumn. Milan gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Bellagio receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Bellagio. It's quite rainy in Milan. In October, Milan usually receives less rain than Bellagio. Milan gets 103 mm (4 in) of rain, while Bellagio receives 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Milan 15°C (58°F) 
    Bellagio 15°C (58°F)

Should I visit Milan or Bellagio in the Winter?

Both Bellagio and Milan during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Milan for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Bellagio can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Milan. In the winter, Milan is around the same temperature as Bellagio. Typically, the winter temperatures in Milan in January are around 5°C (41°F), and Bellagio is about 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Milan often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bellagio. Milan gets 119 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bellagio receives 119 hours of full sun.

Milan usually gets less rain in January than Bellagio. Milan gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Bellagio receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Milan 5°C (41°F) 
    Bellagio 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Milan or Bellagio in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Milan and Bellagio. Many visitors come to Milan in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Milan is generally around the same temperature as Bellagio. Temperatures in Milan average around 13°C (55°F), and Bellagio stays around 13°C (55°F).

Milan usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bellagio during spring. Milan gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Bellagio receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.

Bellagio receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Milan usually receives less rain than Bellagio. Milan gets 76 mm (3 in) of rain, while Bellagio receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Milan 13°C (55°F) 
    Bellagio 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Bellagio and Milan

Milan Bellagio
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 5°C (41°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Feb 6°C (44°F) 60 mm (2.3 in) 6°C (44°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Mar 10°C (49°F) 85 mm (3.4 in) 10°C (49°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 76 mm (3 in) 13°C (55°F) 152 mm (6 in)
May 17°C (62°F) 102 mm (4 in) 17°C (62°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 20°C (69°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Oct 15°C (58°F) 103 mm (4 in) 15°C (58°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Nov 9°C (49°F) 102 mm (4 in) 9°C (49°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dec 6°C (42°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 6°C (42°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)


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