Is La Spezia expensive to visit?
La Spezia is a popular destination that is also moderately priced. It falls in the middle range of travel cost prices globaly with a daily average travel cost of $215. If we compare it to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Lucerne and Amalfi.
La Spezia, Italy
How expensive is La Spezia?
Travelers spend an average of $215 per day when visiting La Spezia (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations which come from the expenses of previous visitors. While this is an average cost, prices can vary by travel style, the length of your trip, and other factors. You can stay fairly close to this average if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and take public transportation when possible. See more travel costs for La Spezia here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to La Spezia?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a weekend trip to La Spezia costs around $645 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $1,290.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to La Spezia?
Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a one week trip to La Spezia will cost around $1,505 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a one week trip would cost $3,010.
Is it expensive to backpack in La Spezia?
With more than 4 hostels around town, La Spezia is a fairly popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost an average of $37 per night. There's a wide range in prices here, as the cheapest beds cost around $29. The most expensive dorm beds will cost more than $45 at times, too. (See hostel prices in La Spezia here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in La Spezia.
- $45 for a dorm bed at Grand Hostel Manin
- $31 for a dorm bed at Costello
- $41 for a dorm bed at 5 Terre Backpackers City
Are hotels expensive in La Spezia?
If you're considering hotel prices in La Spezia, you'll find them to be fairly even and moderate in price compared to hotels in other cities. On average, a night in a hotel room here will set you back approximately $113. In La Spezia, there are about 11 five-star hotels with an average nightly rate of $145. For a more affordable option, three-star hotels come in at an average of $115 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical choice at $98 per night.
Hotels by star rating in La Spezia
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 11 | $145 |
| 4 stars | 17 | $137 |
| 3 stars | 61 | $115 |
| 2 stars | 54 | $98 |
| 1 star | 99 | $110 |
| No rating | 85 | $139 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in La Spezia?
In La Spezia, the cost of activities and things to do can vary by the type of activity, its length, and the location. To provide an estimate of what to expect during your visit, below are several popular activities that are common in the area. On average, previous travelers have spent around $40 per day on sightseeing and entertainment, which is more than the country's average of $28.
- Cinque Terre Boat Tours Experience: $144
- Boat tour 5 terre & Portovenere Food - drink - music - swim : $163
- Tour 5 hours with sunset aperitif: $130
- Daily Tour 5 Terre: $206
- Didi Boat Tour with Davide-Explore the island and Portovenere: $281
- Sunset Boat Tour in the Cinque Terre: $121
- The miracles of Genova - walking tour (starts by train from La Spezia): $293
- Name your recipe: food market tour and workshop with a Cesarina in La Spezia: $169
Is food expensive in La Spezia?
In La Spezia, the cost of food can vary by the type of restaurant and food options available. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible. On average, previous travelers have spent around $60 per day on food, which is more than the country's average of $49.
- Private Italian Cooking Class and Cheese Tasting in Tuscany: $176
- La Spezia Cinque Terre Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $97
- Cesarine: Dining & Cooking Demo at Local's Home in La Spezia: $114
- Morning or evening tour with aperitif, lunch or dinner and bathroom breaks: $163
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in La Spezia: $158
- Tour of Apericena at Sunset and Dinner on Boat: $96
Is transportation expensive in La Spezia?
The prices of local transportation in La Spezia can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $45 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $29. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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