The average price of a 7-day trip to Messina is $1,428 for a solo traveler, $2,565 for a couple, and $4,808 for a family of 4. Messina hotels range from $53 to $190 per night with an average of $67, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) are between $852 and $1,220 per person for economy flights and $2,674 to $3,828 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $77 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 Messina, IT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to CTA and stay in a Messina hotel:
- January 8th to May 13th (except the weeks of March 12th, March 19th, April 2nd and April 9th)
- July 2nd to July 15th
- September 24th to October 14th
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Messina is usually early December.
Average Messina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Messina for a week is $1,062-$1,989($152-$284 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,000 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Messina for a week is $2,518-$3,968($360-$567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,000 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $62 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Messina for a week is $3,294-$6,900($471-$986 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,000 for economy
Lodging: $124 to $124 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $85 to $113 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Messina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Messina? The cheapest trip to Messina is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $47.
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 Messina for a week is $866-$1,884($124-$269 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,000 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Messina for a week is $1,450-$3,108($207-$444 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,000 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $53 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Messina for a week is $2,900-$5,820($414-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,000 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $106 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $154 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Messina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Messina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Messina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Messina for a week is $1,983-$9,442($283-$1,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,067 to $2,820 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Messina for a week is $3,540-$13,340($506-$1,906 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,134 to $5,640 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $190 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Messina for a week is $7,080-$24,460($1,011-$3,494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $280 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,268 to $11,280 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $380 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $672 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Messina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Messina is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Messina 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.
Messina 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 Messina 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 Messina.
Flight Costs to Messina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,220 average in early August to a low of $852 in early December. Median flight price is $653. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Messina our data includes 187 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Messina from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $17,704 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Malpensa (MXP) in Milan (Italy) at an average of just $92.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Messina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $368, so you can easily save about 43% 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 Messina can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $474 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.