A Travel Price Comparison for Italy Rome vs. Florence for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Rome Prices
  Florence Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Rome €131
  Florence €120

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.

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Rome €67
  Florence €69
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Rome €134
  Florence €138

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.

• 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:

• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  €14
• 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
  €2.99
• Cafe e doce
  €4.00
• Pizza (Fast Food)
  €2.65
• Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
  €32
• Cheese and bread
  €10
• Espresso
  €2.00
• Dinner
  €58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

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

• Tours from Home: Pizza Cooking Class with Italian Chefs: $15
• Interactive Cooking Experiences with Renowned Chefs All Over the World (in EST): $22
• Live from Tagliatelle & Chicken Fricassee Online Cooking Class: $23
• Gelato Cooking Class: $33
• Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente": $40
• 5-Course Lunch or Dinner with Roman Jewish Dishes: $44
• Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $44
• Rome by Night: Bike Tour with Pizza: $45
• 1.5-Hour Campo de' Fiori to Jewish Quarter Food Tour: $48
• 2.5-Hour Self-Guided Food Tour in Trastevere: $48
• Private Italian dinner in Rome with a selection of local wines: $51
• Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Artisian Rome: $55

Typical Food prices in Florence

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

• Panini Sandwich
  €6.50
• 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:

• Italian Fresh Pasta Private Online Cooking Class: $27
• Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $40
• Illuminated Florence Tour for Kids with Gelato & Pizza: $45
• Street Food Tour: $48
• Vegetarian pasta cooking class and dinner in Florence: $54
• Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class in Florence: $60
• 2-Hour Flavorful Food Tour: $61
• Pizza and Gelato Making Class in Florence: $62
• Florence Private Food Tour: $63
• Pizza and Ice Cream Cooking Course in Florence: $67
• Cooking Lesson Traditional Italian Pasta: $67
• Chianti and Siena Day Tour with Tuscan Winery Dinner: $72

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.

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Rome €17
  Florence €18

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome

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

• Metro Ride (for Two)
  €2.00
• Train to the Airport
  €15
• Taxi to Airport
  €45
• Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
  €10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

• Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri all included: $1,991
• Private Transfer by Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri: $1,991
• Private Transfer from Roma to Bologna (BLQ) Airport: $1,466
• Transfer From Rome To Amalfi Coast Via Pompei: $1,365
• Private Transfer from Roma to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $1,291
• Assisi & Orvieto, one day, private transfer: $1,244
• Direct Transfer from your Hotel in ROME to your Hotel in LUCCA: $1,138
• Private Transfer from Roma to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $1,132
• Private Transfer by luxury Mercedes and private boat from Rome to Capri: $1,120
• Private Transfer from Rome to Florence: stops in Orvieto, Siena & Monteriggioni: $1,058
• Private Transfer from Roma to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $1,043
• 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:

• Taxi Ride Within City
  €8.00
• Taxi from Airport
  €25
• In City Parking (Full Day)
  €30
• Bus Pass (Full Day)
  €5.00
• Bus From Airport
  €5.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence

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

• 1-Way Private Transfer Between Florence and Bologna: $263
• 1-Way Private Transfer Between Florence and Pisa: $217
• 1-Way Private Transfer Between Florence and Siena: $188
• Airport Transfer to/from Florence and Sightseeing Stop: $799
• Andrea Bocelli LAJATICO concert MERCEDES E with Professional Driver TRANSFERS: $846
• Arrival Private Transfer La Spezia to Florence by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $280
• Bus Transfer from Florence to Rome Fiumicino Airport: $30
• City Hotels to Florence Airport: Private Transfer: $56
• City Hotels to Florence Train Station: Private Transfer: $48
• Departure Private Transfer Florence to La Spezia by Business or Luxury Vehicle: $280
• Direct Transfer from Florence Hotel To Rome Hotel: $967
• Direct Transfer from Florence to 5 Terre (Riomaggiore,Manarola or Corniglia): $504

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.

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.

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Rome €29
  Florence €24

Typical Entertainment prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
  €69
• Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
  €33
• Roma Pass
  €30
• Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
  €20
• Segway Tour
  €75

Tours and Activities in Rome

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

• “Roman Holiday” Filming Locations: Private Full-Day Tour: $457
• 1 Day in 10 Iconic Sights, Luxury Car, Skip the line, Lunch, 100% Private: $785
• 1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino: $156
• 10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento: $1,661
• 2 Days Full Train Tour in Florence and Venice: $1,358
• 2 Hour Private Tour Rome by Night by Car with an English speaking driver: $299
• 2 in 1 Entire Colosseum Tour & Fast Track Vatican Ticket: $124
• 2 in 1 Rome and Vatican Full Day Tour: $123
• 2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour: $964
• 2-Day Rome Highlights and Tivoli Private Tour with Pick Up: $1,369
• 2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour: $908
• 2-Hour Evening Segway Tour of Rome: $60

Typical Entertainment prices in Florence

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

• Admission to Uffizi
  €11
• Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi
  €4.00
• Firenze Card (for Two)
  €100
• Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)
  €20
• Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee
  €6.00
• Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee
  €7.00

Tours and Activities in Florence

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

• Florentine Animal Tales Tour: $5.71
• Da Vinci Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket Entrance: $7.99
• Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket: $8.71
• - Leonardo Interactive Museum® Entrance Ticket: $8.71
• Entrance Ticket to the Basilica of San Lorenzo: $9.70
• Florence Highlights Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST): $11
• Florence Duomo Reserved Time Entrance Tickets: $14
• Florence Private Walking Tour: $16
• Florence Self-Guided Walking Audiopen Tour: $17
• Florence Animal Art Treasure Hunt Family Tour: $17
• Santa Maria Novella Entry Ticket & Audioguide: $18
• Welcome to 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour: $18

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.

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Rome €15
  Florence €15

Typical Alcohol prices in Rome

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

• Bottle of Wine
  €6.50
• Pint of Beer
  €6.34
• Beer
  €10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

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

• 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour: $50
• Roman Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting: $67
• 4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $69
• Campo De' Fiori Market and Trevi Food & Wine Tour: $90
• 4-Hour Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $91
• Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance: $100
• Colosseum Fast Track and Wine Tasting Day Tour: $119
• Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio: $123
• Small-Group Food and Wine Tour with Pickup: $131
• Lunch, Diner and wine tasting in a shaby chic italian restaurant in Rome: $135
• From Frascati 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour: $147
• Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome: $160

Typical Alcohol prices in Florence

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:

• Glass of Chianti
  €4.20
• 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:

• Florence Highlights, Local Food & Chianti Wine Tour: $40
• 60-Minute Wine Tasting Tour: $46
• Barricaia Wine Tasting at the Antinori Winery: $49
• 2-Hour Tuscan Wine Tasting Workshop: $55
• Sunset Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $55
• Wine Tasting of Tuscan Wine in Florence: $57
• 2-Hour Walking Tour and Wine Tasting: $58
• Florence Sunset Wine Tour: $64
• 3-Hour Private Wine Tour: $65
• Chianti Wine Tour: Full-Day from Florence with Tastings: $68
• Siena, San Gimignano and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $72
• From Pisa: 5-Hour Chianti Afternoon Wine Tour w/ Shuttle: $78