The average price of a 7-day trip to Italy is $1,170 for a solo traveler, $1,859 for a couple, and $2,034 for a family of 4. Italy hotels range from $50 to $232 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Italy (from all airports) are between $673 and $1,036 per person for economy flights and $2,113 to $3,253 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $76 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Italy
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Italy and stay in a Italy hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Italy is usually late January and early February.
Average Italy Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Italy for a week is $1,011-$2,061($144-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $76 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $971 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $93 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Italy for a week is $1,644-$3,570($235-$510 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $153 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,941 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $93 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Italy for a week is $3,229-$6,977($461-$997 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $149 to $305 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,882 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $115 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Italy
How cheap can you make a vacation to Italy? The cheapest trip to Italy is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $16 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $43.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Italy for a week is $765-$1,734($109-$248 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $971 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $54 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Italy for a week is $1,265-$2,963($181-$423 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,941 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $54 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Italy for a week is $2,494-$5,675($356-$811 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $149 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $3,882 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $80 to $125 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Italy cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Italy Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Italy.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Italy for a week is $2,107-$8,540($301-$1,220 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $75 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $934 to $2,417 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $421 to $842 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Italy for a week is $3,560-$12,021($509-$1,717 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $149 to $305 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,869 to $4,834 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $232 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $421 to $842 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Italy for a week is $7,126-$21,517($1,018-$3,074 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $299 to $611 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,737 to $9,668 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $464 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $632 to $1,262 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Italy Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Italy is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Italy due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Italy Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Italy hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Italy.
Flight Costs to Italy
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,036 average in mid December to a low of $673 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $688. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Italy our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Italy, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $363, so you can easily save about 54% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Italy can easily cost $279 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $558 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.