Should you visit Rome or Florence?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Rome and Florence can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Rome
Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Florence or Rome?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €131, while the average daily cost in Florence is €120. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Rome and Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Rome is €134. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The prices for places to stay in Florence can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €69, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €138.
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €17 per day to get around in Rome.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Florence than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €18 on transportation in Florence on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:
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Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri all included:
$1,991
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Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri:
$1,991
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Private Transfer from Roma to Bologna (BLQ) Airport:
$1,466
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Transfer From Rome To Amalfi Coast Via Pompei:
$1,365
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Private Transfer from Roma to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,291
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Assisi & Orvieto, one day, private transfer:
$1,244
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Direct Transfer from your Hotel in ROME to your Hotel in LUCCA:
$1,138
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Private Transfer from Roma to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$1,132
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Private Transfer by luxury Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri:
$1,120
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Private Transfer from Rome to Florence: stops in Orvieto, Siena & Monteriggioni:
$1,058
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Private Transfer from Roma to Pisa (PSA) Airport:
$1,043
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Private Transfer From Rome Apt To Positano:
$1,023
Typical Local Transportation prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer to/from Florence and Sightseeing Stop:
$794
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Andrea Bocelli LAJATICO concert MERCEDES E with Professional Driver TRANSFERS:
$846
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Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Florence by Business or Luxury Vehicle:
$280
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Departure Private Transfer Florence to La Spezia by Business or Luxury Vehicle:
$280
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Direct Transfer from Florence Hotel To Rome Hotel:
$967
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Direct Transfer from Florence to 5 Terre (Riomaggiore,Manarola or Corniglia):
$504
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Bologna (city center or Airport) - Ultimate Trf:
$199
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Fiumicino Rome Airport (or vice versa):
$464
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Il Borro Loc. Il Borro Arezzo (or Vice versa):
$252
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Monterosso al Mare (5 Terre):
$358
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Rome city center (or vice versa):
$415
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Direct Transfer from Florence to Venice (or vice versa):
$398
Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence and Rome 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
In Rome travelers spend around €37 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
In Florence travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Rome €37
Florence €25
Typical Food prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
€14
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4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
€2.99
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Cafe e doce
€4.00
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Pizza (Fast Food)
€2.65
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Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
€32
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Cheese and bread
€10
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Espresso
€2.00
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Dinner
€58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.
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Tours from Home: Pizza Cooking Class with Italian Chefs:
$15
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Interactive Cooking Experiences with Renowned Chefs All Over the World (in EST):
$22
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Live from Tagliatelle & Chicken Fricassee Online Cooking Class:
$23
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Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente":
$40
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Street Food Tour with Local Guide:
$48
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Private Italian dinner in Rome with a selection of local wines:
$51
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Artisian Rome:
$55
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Make Your Own Pizza Cooking Class & Dinner:
$56
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1h Pizza Crash Course with a Chef in Rome:
$61
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1-Hour Rome Pizza Cooking Class with Dinner:
$61
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Ravioli and Meatballs Cooking Class:
$61
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Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop with Dinner:
$61
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:
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Italian Fresh Pasta Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù:
$40
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Vegetarian pasta cooking class and dinner in Florence:
$54
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Cooking with Kids 3-Hour Experience:
$60
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Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence:
$62
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Handmade Pasta and Dessert Cooking Class with Dinner:
$62
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Handmade Tagliatelle cooking class in Florence:
$72
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Pizza Dinner and Opera Arias Concert:
$74
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Food Tour in 3-Hour Walking Tour:
$76
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4-Course Cooking Experience in Florence:
$78
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Tuscan Cooking Course with Dinner:
$78
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Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class at a Farmhouse in Tuscany:
$79
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €29 per person, per day in Rome. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing expenses in Florence, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €24 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Rome
Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
€69
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Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
€33
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Roma Pass
€30
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Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
€20
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Segway Tour
€75
Tours and Activities in Rome
Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Day in 10 Iconic Sights, Luxury Car, Skip the line, Lunch, 100% Private:
$785
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1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino:
$156
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10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento:
$1,661
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2 Days Full Train Tour in Florence and Venice:
$1,358
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2 Hour Private Tour Rome by Night by Car with an English speaking driver:
$299
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2 in 1 Entire Vatican Tour & Fast Track Colosseum Ticket:
$144
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2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour:
$964
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2-Day Rome Highlights and Tivoli Private Tour with Pick Up:
$1,369
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2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour:
$908
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2.5-Hour Private Rome Catacombs Family Tour:
$333
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2.5-Hours Illuminated Rome by Night Private Walking Tour:
$280
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3 Hours Rome E-Bike Tour with the entrance to the Baths of Caracalla:
$47
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.
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- Leonardo Interactive Museum® Entrance Ticket:
$8.71
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Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket:
$8.71
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Florence Highlights Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST):
$11
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Reserved Entry Ticket to the Boboli Gardens:
$14
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Florence Duomo Reserved Time Entrance Tickets:
$14
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Florence Animal Art Treasure Hunt Family Tour:
$17
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Skip the Line: Medici Chapels Ticket:
$19
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Skip the Line: Florence Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David Ticket:
$24
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Virtual Tour - Wine in Tuscany - History, art and curiosities... How to appreciate it:
$25
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Accademia Gallery Fast-Track Ticket:
$26
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Skip the Line: Palazzo Vecchio Museum Ticket with Tower & Battlement Access:
$26
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Medici-Themed Bike Tour:
$26
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Rome may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €15 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Florence, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €15.
Typical Alcohol prices in Rome
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:
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Bottle of Wine
€6.50
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Pint of Beer
€6.34
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Beer
€10
Sample the Local Flavors in Rome
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:
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From Food & Wine Tasting in a Medieval Cellar:
$51
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E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting:
$67
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Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance:
$100
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Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio:
$123
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Lunch, Diner and wine tasting in a shaby chic italian restaurant in Rome:
$135
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From Frascati 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour:
$147
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Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome:
$160
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Frascati 3-Hour Wine Tasting PrivateTour:
$183
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Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$185
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Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour:
$187
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Private 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour from Rome:
$191
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Rome By Night & Wine Tasting:
$195
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:
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60-Minute Wine Tasting Tour:
$45
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Chianti: Authentic Wine Tasting Experience from Florence:
$52
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Sunset Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting:
$62
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Florence Sunset Wine Tour:
$64
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Pienza and Montepulciano Full-Day Wine Tour:
$79
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From Tuscany Wine Tasting Full-Day Trip:
$87
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From Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany:
$90
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Florence in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing:
$136
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From Tuscany by E-Bike with Lunch and Wine Tasting:
$147
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Private Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti (6 h) + Lunch & Wine tasting:
$174
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Just a Taste but What a Taste - Half Day Wine Tour in Tuscany (Private Tour):
$180
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Florence Wine Tasting and Tuscan Lunch in a Vintage Fiat 500:
$187
When comparing the travel costs between Rome and Florence, we can see that Rome is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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