Should you visit Trieste or Siena?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Trieste and Siena can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
Siena
Located in Tuscany, Siena is a medieval city that is about 70 kilometers south of Florence. One of its most famous events is the horse race, Il Palio, which occurs twice a year during the summer. The race puts a lot of emphasis on neighborhood pride and competition. It is a local tradition that is of great importance to the residence, so it is not an event that is held specifically for tourists. It dates back to the Medieval times and is associated with the area's religion, pageantry and rivalry. In addition to the city's strong neighborhood pride, rich history, and impressive architecture, Siena was also the home of many famous artists including Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.
Which city is cheaper, Siena or Trieste?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Trieste is €80, while the average daily cost in Siena is €106. 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 Trieste and Siena in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €88 for a double occupancy room in Trieste If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Siena's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €112. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €56.
Food
In Trieste 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.
While meal prices in Siena can vary, the average travelers spends about €41 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Siena should cost around €16 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Siena is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Trieste €25
Siena €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking:
$106
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trieste:
$162
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste:
$180
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Private Half-Day Tour to Lipizzaner Horses from Trieste:
$236
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$267
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siena.
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Siena Food Tour:
$62
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Tuscan dinner amongst ancient olive trees for private groups:
$77
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Siena Food Tour:
$93
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Dinner in the Vineyards from Siena:
$93
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Dining experience at a local's home in Siena with show cooking:
$106
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Tuscan Cooking Class in Siena:
$111
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Small-group Street food tour in Siena:
$111
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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena:
$127
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Siena Food tour:
$127
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Siena:
$162
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Siena:
$180
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Private cooking class at a local's home with tasting in Siena:
$180
Local Transportation
Trieste's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €14 per person, per day on transportation in Trieste.
The cost of a taxi ride in Siena is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €16 per person, per day, on local transportation in Siena.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport:
$41
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Airport transfer from Trieste Airport to Koper:
$56
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Private Airport Transfer: Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Trieste:
$62
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Skip-the-line to Miramare Castle w/ private transfer from Trieste train station:
$96
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Transfer from Trieste to Venice Airport:
$107
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Slovenian coast:
$147
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Private transfer from Trieste to Ljubljana:
$151
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Transfer Trieste - Umag:
$172
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Transfer Trieste - Poreč:
$190
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Transfer Trieste - Rovinj:
$197
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Private transfer Trieste Airport from & to Ljubljana:
$202
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Small-Group Transfer from Trieste to Bergamo Airport:
$218
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siena:
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Transfer with stops: Siena-Florence with stops in San Gimignano & Monteriggioni:
$187
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Transfer with stops: Siena - Assisi with stop in Montepulciano and Cortona:
$386
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Transfer Siena to/from Fiumicino FCO Airport optional Orvieto Stop:
$610
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Transfer Siena to Rome:
$249
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Private Transfer to and from Lake Como:
$907
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Siena to Roma: Orvieto and Civita Bagnoregio Transfer Tour:
$933
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Siena to Milan Malpensa Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer:
$721
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Siena to Cinque Terre 1-Way Private Transfer:
$563
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Private transfer: Siena Hotel to Venice:
$401
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Private Transfer: Siena to San Gimignano, Montalcino or Arezzo:
$81
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Private Transfer: Siena Hotel to Milan Hotel:
$489
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Private Transfer: Siena Hotel to Genova:
$372
Is it cheaper to fly into Trieste or Siena?
Prices for flights to both Siena and Trieste 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
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Trieste can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €17 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Siena typically cost an average of €3.00 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide:
$14
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Walking Tour:
$16
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Trieste Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Trieste Osmiza Experience:
$68
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Private Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle Tour from Trieste:
$74
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Ljubljana Christmas Market Tour from Trieste:
$110
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Piran & Panoramic Slovenian Coast - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$118
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Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Trieste:
$136
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Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour:
$142
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Lake Bled and Ljubljana Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Lipica Stud Farm & Skocjan Caves - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
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Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - Small Group Tour from Trieste:
$144
Tours and Activities in Siena
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Siena are as follows:
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2-Hour Walking Tour of Siena with a local:
$50
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A private tour to discover San Galgano Abbey and Siena:
$373
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Best of Siena Guided Walking Tour:
$24
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Brunello di Montalcino wine experience with a sommelier from Siena:
$336
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Ceramic Experience Visit:
$6.39
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Chianti and Castle Tour from Siena:
$87
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Classic Walking Tour of Siena:
$187
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Family tour: treasure hunt, Guccio and the long lost chalice:
$100
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Ferrari Tour and Eataly World from Siena:
$143
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Firenze Uffizi Museum Ponte Vecchio Ferragamo and Leather Shop PRIVATE TOUR from Siena:
$256
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First Time Siena Medieval Tuscany Private Half Day Tour:
$320
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From Chianti and Castle Tour by Minivan:
$73
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Trieste spend on average €6.40 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €1.75 on alcoholic beverages in Siena per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
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Regional wine tasting in Trieste:
$26
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Private Wine Tasting Tour in Slovenia from Trieste:
$194
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Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste:
$203
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Food and Wine tasting experience in Trieste traditional farmhouse Osmiza:
$534
Sample the Local Flavors in Siena
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Siena:
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Chianti Wine Tasting and San Gimignano Day Trip from Siena:
$52
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Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting:
$56
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From Pienza and Montepulciano Wine Tour:
$68
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Educational Wine Tour & Tasting:
$78
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Half-Day Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour from Siena:
$87
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Wine Tour with Wine Tasting in Siena:
$89
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Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tasting with Tuscan appetizer in ancient residence:
$92
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From San Gimignano, Montalcino & Wine Tasting:
$119
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Siena in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing:
$136
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Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti (6 Hrs) + Lunch & Wine Tasting:
$174
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Small Group E-Bike Tour from Siena with Wine Tasting and Lunch:
$187
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Chianti & Vernaccia wine tour from Siena:
$187
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Trieste and Siena, we can see that Siena is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Siena would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Siena than you might in Trieste.
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