Is Volterra Expensive?

Is Volterra expensive to visit?

Volterra is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $148. 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 Prague and Santillana.



Old Town Volterra

How expensive is Volterra?

The average cost of traveling to Volterra can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $148 (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 Volterra here.

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

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Volterra will cost around $443 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $886.

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

On average, a one week trip to Volterra costs about $1,034 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 $2,067.

Is it expensive to backpack in Volterra?

While Volterra 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 Volterra is $24 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $24 and the most expensive rooms cost around $24. (See hostel prices in Volterra here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Volterra.

  • $24 for a dorm bed at Chiostro delle Monache

Are hotels expensive in Volterra?

Hotel prices in Volterra are somewhat more affordable compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $125 per night for a room on average. There are around five star hotels in the city and they average $658 per night. Three star hotels average $143 a night and two star hotels average $89 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Volterra
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 0 $658
4 stars 0 $178
3 stars 0 $143
2 stars 0 $89
1 star 0 $127
No rating 0 $217

Podere Sestri 19, Volterra
Overall Rating 9.1
Strada Comunale di Santa Margherita, Volterra
Overall Rating 9.3

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Volterra?


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