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Tuscany, Italy

How much does it cost to travel to Tuscany?

You should plan to spend around $165 (€152) per day on your vacation in Tuscany. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $41 (€37) on meals
  • $20 (€18) on local transportation
  • $191 (€175) on hotels

A one week trip to Tuscany for two people costs, on average, $2,312 (€2,124). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $165
    152
  • One Week Per person
    $1,156
    1,062
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,312
    2,124
  • One Month Per person
    $4,954
    4,551
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,312
    2,124
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $4,624
    4,247
  • One Month For a couple
    $9,908
    9,102
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Tuscany cost?

A one week trip to Tuscany usually costs around $1,156 (€1,062) for one person and $2,312 (€2,124) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Tuscany on average costs around $2,312 (€2,124) for one person and $4,624 (€4,247) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Tuscany will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Tuscany on average costs around $4,954 (€4,551) for one person and $9,908 (€9,102) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Tuscany has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Tuscany expensive to visit?

Prices in Tuscany are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Tuscany is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to many other destinations.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Tuscany Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Tuscany?

The average Tuscany trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Tuscany travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 175 ($191)
Local Transportation 1 18 ($20)
Food 2 37 ($41)
Entertainment 1 25 ($27)
Tips and Handouts 1 3 - 8 ($3 - 8)
Alcohol 2 9 - 28 ($10 - 30)
Accommodation Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Tuscany is $95 (€88). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Tuscany is $191 (€175). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $95
    88
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $191
    175

Hotel Prices in Tuscany

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Transportation Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Tuscany is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $20 (€18) per person, per day, on local transportation in Tuscany.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $20
    18

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Food Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Tuscany can vary, the average cost of food in Tuscany is $41 (€37) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Tuscany should cost around $16 (€15) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Tuscany is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $41
    37

Recommended


Entertainment Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Tuscany typically cost an average of $27 (€25) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $27
    25

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Tips and Handouts Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Tuscany is $5.59 (€5.13) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Tuscany is 5% - 15%.


  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    $5.59
    5.13


Alcohol Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $20 (€18) on alcoholic beverages in Tuscany per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $20
    18

Recommended


Water Budget in Tuscany
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, people spend $7.16 (€6.58) on bottled water in Tuscany per day. The public water in Tuscany is considered safe to drink.


  • Water2 Bottled water for one day
    $7.16
    6.58


Tuscany On a Budget
Tuscany Tuscany
The art, the food, the land, the architecture! You can't go wrong with Tuscany. From the winding alleyways of Florence to the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, this dynamic and beautiful region of Italy has something to offer for everyone. After exploring the world class art and architecture in Florence, visitors should also experience Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, and more. The region is located on Italy's west coast bordering the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most famed and popular parts of the country and it won't disappoint.

This region can divided into two personalities. There are the cities such as Florence, Siena, Lucca, and Pisa. Here you will find the art and architecture that the area is famed for. Alternatively, the countryside offers visitors unique small towns, villages, castles and vineyards. Whatever your style, you will find something that meets your needs in Tuscany.
Sights
Tuscany is noted for both its art and architecture as well as its landscape and beautiful villages. Sights are spread throughout the region and include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the museums of Florence, and a large number of parks. For this reason, you should see this road trip itinerary through Tuscany to experience all of it.

The National Park of the Tusco-Emilian Apennines spreads through the mountains for 60 kilometers. The National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago covers both land and sea. Other notable parks include the National Park of the Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, the Maremma Regional Park, and the Park of the Apuan Alps among others.

With so much to see and do, it can be hard to decide where to go. For advice and more information, check out this great 1 week in Tuscany itinerary for suggestions, tips, and an efficient travel route.
Regions
Tuscany can be divided into a variety of regions. These include Arezzo, Florence, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa-Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato, Sienna, Chianti and Casentino. Each has it's own unique character and beauty. If you're interested in experiencing the wines of Tuscany, then the wine growing region of Chianti has a lot to offer. For art and architecture, any of the cities, most notably, Florence, will have a lot to offer. Casentino is know as an ecogreen area and Pisa is where you will find the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Activities
Tuscany is a region of activities. There are cities to wander through, countryside to get lost in, and food to experience.

Wine is very popular in the area and wine tours are a common way to explore this beautiful agricultural region. Often, wine tours focus on both wine and food and provide expert guides and a variety of unique experience. Chianti is one of the most common regions to take a wine tour. Another great option is to visit Solara, an all-female Tuscan winery with beautiful views, great wine, and a fun atmosphere.
Food and Dining
The cuisine of Tuscany is all about the ingredients. After all, many people come to Tuscany just to eat! The dishes themselves are quite simple, but the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. You can expect dishes to include things such as legumes, bread, cheese, vegetables, mushrooms, and fresh fruit. The region is also known for its game which includes wild boar, hare, fallow deer, roe deer, and pheasant. Pork and high quality beef are common as well.

One popular dish is ribollita, which has its origins as a peasant dish that is made from leftover minestrone soup that is reheated and prepared with additional ingredients. Pici is a regional pasta that is a thick spaghetti that is usually rolled by hand. Popular desserts include panforte, ricciarelli, and cavallucci.

Transportation
Tuscany can be reached by air or land. The most significant airports are in Florence and Pisa, but if you're arriving on an international flight then you will likely fly into either Milan or Rome, outside of the region. From there it's about a three hour drive to Tuscany. The most significant train stations are in Florence, Pisa and Grosseto. Florence actually has two major rail stations with Santa Maria Novella in the center of the city and Campo di Marte located farther out.

Traveling around Tuscany by public transportation is relatively easy. There are both trains and buses that travel the main routes, but if you want to get off the beaten path then a car may be beneficial. The central train station of Florence offers easy access to the rest of the region. You can reach Siena in about an hour and a half and Pisa in a little over an hour.

Buses also travel between the most popular towns. Blue buses offer intercity service while orange buses are local. You should buy your ticket before you board the bus and you can buy them in most Tabacchi shops as well as some news stands and bars. Weekends and holidays have less frequent buses so you should plan your schedule in advance if you hope to travel on these days.
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.