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

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Should you visit Urbino or Florence?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Urbino and Florence 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.

Urbino

Located in central Italy, Urbino is a remote and less-traveled walled town, tucked away in the hills of Le Marche. Under the ambitious and honorable rule of Duke Federico da Montefeltro in 1444 to 1482, Urbino thrived in culture because the Duke so deeply appreciated art and literature. Known as one of the original sites of Renaissance culture in the 15th century, Urbino experienced a large influx of scholars and artists. Today, Urbino is still known as the pinnacle of Renaissance art and architecture.

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 Urbino?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Urbino is €94, 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Urbino and Florence in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Urbino €43
    Florence €69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Urbino €86
    Florence €138

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Urbino €35
    Florence €18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Urbino

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

  • Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Urbino or vice versa: $444
  • Private Transfer: Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Urbino or vice versa: $431
  • Private Transfer: Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Urbino or vice versa: $412
  • Private Transfer from Urbino to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $345

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:

  • Florence to Turin Private Car/Van Transfer: $1,460
  • One Way Private Transfer: Florence to Rome with Visit to San Gimignano and Siena: $1,332
  • Private transfer from all over Tuscany to any place on the Amalfi coast: $1,327
  • TRANSFER TOUR Florence to Milan with a food experience in Modena: $1,219
  • TRANSFER TOUR Florence to Venice with a stop in Verona: $1,120
  • TRANSFER TOUR Florence to Rome with a wine experience in MONTEPULCIANO: $1,120
  • Florence to Rome luxury transfer with Assisi & Orvieto tour and light lunch: $995
  • Private transfer from all over Tuscany to any place on the Amalfi coast: $995
  • Private Transfer from Firenze to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $989
  • Direct Transfer from Florence Hotel To Rome Hotel: $967
  • Private transfer Florence to Venice through Padova or vice versa: $925
  • Private Transfer from Accommodation in FLORENCE to Accommodation in ROME: $857

Is it cheaper to fly into Urbino or Florence?

Prices for flights to both Florence and Urbino 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Urbino €31
    Florence €25

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
  • Vegetarian pasta cooking class and dinner in Florence: $54
  • Cooking with Kids 3-Hour Experience: $60
  • Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
  • Handmade Pasta and Dessert Cooking Class with Dinner: $62
  • Handmade Tagliatelle cooking class in Florence: $72
  • Pizza Dinner and Opera Arias Concert: $74
  • Food Tour in 3-Hour Walking Tour: $76
  • 4-Course Cooking Experience in Florence: $78
  • Tuscan Cooking Course with Dinner: $78
  • Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class at a Farmhouse in Tuscany: $79

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Urbino €12
    Florence €24

Tours and Activities in Urbino

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

  • Private walking tour of Urbino with a local guide: $180
  • Private Walking Tour with Ducal Palace Ticket: $125

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.

  • - Leonardo Interactive Museum® Entrance Ticket: $8.71
  • 2 hours sunset walking tour: $112
  • 2-Nights Ferrari World and with Private Bologna Walking Tour from Florence: $1,058
  • 3 hours: Private walking tour of Florence and Accademia Gallery guided visit: $158
  • 3-Hour Private Florence Walking Tour: $112
  • 5 Terre Shared Tour - the best solution to see the 5 Lands - Ultimate Tour: $672
  • 5 Terre Shared Tour - the best way to see the 5 Lands - Ultimate 5 Terre Tour: $391
  • 5 Terre Tour and Portovenere - Swim in a Sea of Beauty - Ultimate 5 Terre Tour: $391
  • 5 Terre Tour and stop in Lucca - Swim in a Sea of Beauty - Ultimate 5 Terre Tour: $391
  • 5 Terre Tour and stop in Pisa - Swim in a Sea of Beauty - Ultimate 5 Terre Tour: $391
  • A Day at The Mall Luxury Outlets (Prada, Gucci) - Ultimate Shopping Experience: $261
  • Accademia Gallery Private Tour with 5-Star Guide: $141

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Urbino €11
    Florence €15

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:

  • 60-Minute Wine Tasting Tour: $45
  • Chianti: Authentic Wine Tasting Experience from Florence: $52
  • Sunset Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $62
  • Florence Sunset Wine Tour: $64
  • Pienza and Montepulciano Full-Day Wine Tour: $79
  • From Tuscany Wine Tasting Full-Day Trip: $87
  • From Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany: $90
  • Florence in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing: $136
  • From Tuscany by E-Bike with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $147
  • Private Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti (6 h) + Lunch & Wine tasting: $174
  • Just a Taste but What a Taste - Half Day Wine Tour in Tuscany (Private Tour): $180
  • Florence Wine Tasting and Tuscan Lunch in a Vintage Fiat 500: $187

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Urbino and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Urbino much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Urbino would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Urbino 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 Urbino.

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