Should you visit Verona or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Verona or Milan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Milan or Verona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Verona is €134, while the average daily cost in Milan is €133. 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 Verona and Milan in more detail.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Milan: Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Cortina d'Ampezzo:
$1,702
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Private Transfer from Verona to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,155
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Venice Romantic Tour with Taxi Boat Transfer:
$740
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Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Rome:
$582
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Private transfer Verona to Milan or vice versa:
$579
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Private Transfer from Verona to Bologna (BLQ) Airport:
$575
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Shopping in Franciacorta Outlet: Private Transfer from Verona:
$547
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Private Luxury transfer from Verona to Monaco di Baviera:
$515
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Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Florence:
$310
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Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Selva Val Gardena:
$261
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Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Canazei:
$243
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Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Ortisei:
$243
Typical Local Transportation prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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50 seats Coach transfer from Milan to Venice:
$3,098
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Private Transfer from Milano to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,291
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Private Transfer from Milano to Firenze (FLR) Airport:
$1,288
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Milan - Venice / Private Transfer + Water Taxi (up to 8 pass.):
$1,245
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Taxi Transfer Malpensa Airport or Milan City ⇔ Zermatt both ways:
$1,151
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Milan - Florence / Private Transfer (up to 8 pass.):
$1,145
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Milan - Venice / Private Transfer + Water Taxi (up to 3 pass.):
$1,112
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Milan - Florence / Private Transfer (up to 3 pass.):
$1,079
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Milan - Venice, piazzale Roma / Private Transfer (up to 8 pass.):
$1,028
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Milan - Venice, piazzale Roma / Private Transfer (up to 3 pass.):
$946
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Private Transfer: Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Milan City or vice versa:
$853
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Private Transfer: Civitavecchia Port to Milan City or vice versa:
$836
Is it cheaper to fly into Verona or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Verona 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
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Food
Meals for one day
Verona €43
Milan €31
Typical Food prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
€36
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
€23
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Cappucino
€1.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Italian Cooking Class:
$62
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An irresestible dinner in the heart of Verona:
$65
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Pizza & Ice Cream Cooking Class:
$75
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Verona Cooking Class: The Real Taste of Italy:
$78
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Verona Food Tour with Guide:
$93
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Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$93
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Cooking Class Verona,Cooking in a Crystal Kitchen:
$100
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Dining experience at a local's home in Verona with show cooking:
$106
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Withlocals The 10 Tastings™: Verona PRIVATE Food Tour:
$111
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Small-group Street food tour in Soave:
$111
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Small-group Street food tour in Verona:
$111
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The traditional Verona Cooking Class:
$118
Typical Food prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Evening Food Tour:
$90
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Dining experience at a local's home in Milan with show cooking:
$106
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Food Tour of Brera:
$110
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Small-group Street food tour in Milan:
$111
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Pizza and Gelato-Making Class:
$112
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Gourmet Food Tour:
$113
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Private Italian cooking class & lunch in the woods outside Milan:
$118
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3.5-Hour Traditional and Modern Food Tour:
$130
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Central Market Tour and Cooking Class:
$135
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Market Tour and Lunch or Dinner at a Cesarina's Home:
$158
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Milan:
$162
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Milan:
$180
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry
€4.00
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Verona Card
€10
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
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3-Hour Verona Segway PT Authorized Tour:
$125
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A Charming Verona Small Group City Tour with a Local Guide:
$61
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A day in the life of Verona - Private tour with a local:
$249
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A private tasting tour of Verona, between food and wine:
$234
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All-Day Private Tour of the Picturesque Verona:
$635
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Amarone Wine-tasting Tour from Verona:
$111
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Amarone e-bike tour with lunch in the winery:
$267
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Arena di Verona Opera Ticket Package:
$81
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Arena di Verona Opera Ticket Package:
$74
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Arena di monolingual guided tour for Veronacard owners.:
$17
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Best of Verona Walking Tour with Arena priority entrance:
$68
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Bike Station Valpolicella: E-bike tour & Amarone Tasting:
$123
Typical Entertainment prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
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1.5-Hour Milan Segway Tour:
$68
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2-Hour Milan by night walking tour:
$75
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2-Hours Milan Segway Tour with Brera and skyline:
$87
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2-Night Garda Lake and Verona Tour from Milan or Venice:
$866
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3 Hours Milan Walking Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci and Renaissance:
$149
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3-Hour Milan Private Segway Tour:
$95
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5-Night Milan Verona and Venice Tour:
$1,646
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Bagatti Valsecchi Museum Ticket Entrance:
$14
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Bernina & St.Moritz Day Tour from Milan:
$146
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Bernina express private tour:
$596
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Best Street Food Walking Tour:
$90
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Best of PRIVATE walking tour:
$149
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine Tasting Experience at Bevilacqua Castle and Visit:
$24
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Wine Tasting Experience and Guided Tour at Villa Mosconi Bertani in Verona:
$36
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Blindfolded Wine Tasting:
$51
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Classic Valpolicella Wine Tasting Experience:
$51
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Prosecco & Amarone Wine Tasting:
$59
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Blindfolded Wine tasting:
$60
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Valpolicella wine tasting, the three classics!:
$60
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Amarone wine tasting in Verona at Cantine Tommasi:
$61
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Discover Valpolicella Vineyards and Wine Tasting Experience:
$68
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Walking Tour in Verona with Wine Tasting:
$70
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Verona Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food & Wine Tasting:
$75
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Pagus Wine Tours® - A taste of Valpolicella Half day Wine Tour:
$87
Typical Alcohol prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar
€8.40
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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:
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Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre:
$41
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Wine Tastings with Chef Luigi Gandola:
$93
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From Wine Tasting Tour in the Countryside:
$101
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Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan:
$127
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Milan Countryside and Wine tasting Tour:
$148
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Wine Tour Barolo from Milan:
$243
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Day trip from Valtellina and wine tasting - private tour:
$603
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Food & Wine Tour on Lake Orta from Milan - Private Tour:
$695
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Wine Tour in Franciacorta from Milan:
$821
When comparing the travel costs between Verona and Milan, we can see that Verona 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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