The average price of a 7-day trip to Parma is $2,126 for a solo traveler, $3,818 for a couple, and $7,158 for a family of 4. Parma hotels range from $73 to $154 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bologna Airport (BLQ) are between $676 and $1,074 per person for economy flights and $2,121 to $3,370 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $98 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 Parma, IT

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BLQ and stay in a Parma hotel:

  • January 1st to April 1st
  • October 1st to December 16th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Parma is usually late January and early February.

 

Average Parma Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Parma for a week is $1,152-$3,314($165-$473 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $98 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $387 to $870 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $239 to $293 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Parma for a week is $2,432-$5,278($347-$754 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $196 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $774 to $1,740 for economy

Lodging: $75 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $239 to $293 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Parma for a week is $3,708-$8,864($530-$1,266 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $392 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,548 to $3,480 for economy

Lodging: $150 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $382 to $440 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Parma

How cheap can you make a vacation to Parma? The cheapest trip to Parma is about $134 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $240 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 $59.

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 Parma for a week is $937-$2,822($134-$403 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $387 to $870 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Parma for a week is $1,520-$4,084($217-$583 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $774 to $1,740 for economy

Lodging: $59 to $73 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $240 to $260 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Parma for a week is $3,040-$7,388($434-$1,055 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,548 to $3,480 for economy

Lodging: $118 to $146 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $360 to $390 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Parma cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Parma Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Parma.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Parma for a week is $2,377-$11,185($340-$1,598 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $99 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,126 to $2,253 for first class

Lodging: $93 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Parma for a week is $4,196-$14,810($599-$2,116 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $198 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,252 to $4,506 for first class

Lodging: $93 to $154 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $700 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Parma for a week is $8,392-$25,084($1,199-$3,583 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $396 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $4,504 to $9,012 for first class

Lodging: $186 to $308 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $980 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Parma Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Parma is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Parma 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.

Parma 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Parma 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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Percent of rentals

While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Parma.

 

Flight Costs to Parma

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,074 average in early August to a low of $676 in late January and early February. Median flight price is $848. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Parma our data includes 231 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Parma from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $16,482 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barcelona (BCN) in Barcelona (Spain) at an average of just $98.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Parma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $398, so you can easily save about 59% 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 Parma can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $835 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.

 

 

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