Is Lucca Expensive?

Is Lucca expensive to visit?

Lucca is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $116. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Carcassonne and Cesis.

Lucca, Italy

How expensive is Lucca?

The average cost of traveling to Lucca can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $116 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Lucca here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Lucca?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Lucca will cost around $347 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $693.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Lucca?

On average, a one week trip to Lucca costs about $809 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,618.

Is it expensive to backpack in Lucca?

While Lucca attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in Lucca is $20 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $20 and the most expensive rooms cost around $20. (See hostel prices in Lucca here.)

Are hotels expensive in Lucca?

From our analysis of hotel prices in Lucca, we can see that they are moderate and on par in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $121. The area hosts around 16 five-star hotels, averaging $158 per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $127 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $93 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Lucca?

Activities and things to do in Lucca can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $6 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $28.

• Complete tour of the city and walls: $209
• One-hour tour through the historic center and half Renaissance walls: $141
• Chianti Wine and Vinci half day Small Group Tour from Lucca: $118
• Highlights of Lucca Small Group Guided Tour: $46
• Private tour: The Gothic Line in Borgo a Mozzano (Lucca): $185
• Carrara Marble Tour by shuttle from Lucca, Pisa or La Spezia port: $163
• Self guided bike tour in the nature to Villa Reale: $32
• Tour of the cellar and tasting of 6 wines: $27

Is food expensive in Lucca?

Food in Lucca can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $45 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $49. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Lucca: $217
• Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Gaiole in Chianti: $157
• Lucca Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $99
• Dining Experience at a local's Home in Gaiole in Chianti with Show Cooking: $92
• Dining Experience at a local's Home in Capannori with Show Cooking: $93
• Dining Experience at a local's Home in San Miniato with Show Cooking: $93

Is transportation expensive in Lucca?

Exploring local transportation in Lucca shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $5 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $29. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.