How to Travel to Italy on a Budget
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Posted on 10-05-2025 03:53 PM
Venice is an iconic destination in italy that sees millions of visitors every year.
Visiting the floating city can get expensive quickly, from transport to museum admission
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and dining in popular areas. But you don’t need to have a big budget to enjoy the city. In this guide, we share practical pointers for getting the most out of venice on a budget. Pro tip: planning a trip to venice? bookmark this post in your browser so you can come back to it when you’re traveling. See our guide to venice for more resources to help you plan your trip.
Originally published may 10, 2024 | last updated april 25, 2025 i’ve seen a lot of travel sites that talk about their trips, but they almost never give people an idea of how much a similar trip would cost. I think transparency is important, which brings me to my new series – trip budget breakdowns. First up: how much our two week italy trip cost us. To be completely honest/upfront, these numbers aren’t 100% accurate. Even with all my spreadsheets and credit card statements, it’s not super easy to backtrack and keep track of costs after the fact. They are in the ballpark though (give or take a couple hundred dollars). https://www.italia.it/en
Some people believe that it’s impossible to visit sorrento on a budget. Well, friend, i’m here to tell you that’s a whole bunch of merda, if you’ll excuse my italian! sorrento was recently found to be the most expensive seaside resort in europe , according to an analysis by the uk’s post office (yes, that well-known barometer of all things travel…), who found it to be three times more expensive than bulgaria’s sunny beach. Whilst it’s unlikely to have an effect on sorrento’s deserved popularity, it may well put off a few budget travellers, killing dreams of experiencing a few days of la dolce vita on a tour of italy. https://www.italia.it/en
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Few travelers ever visit the southern heel of the italian “boot. ” but, if you have time, it’s worth the trip. This is where most of the fruits and vegetables in italy come from so a trip down here will give you the best glimpse into rustic italian life far from the maddening crowds of rome and italy’s other tourist hotspots. Don’t miss the picturesque polignano a mare, with its rugged cliffs and white-washed houses. Gallipoli, with its labyrinth of narrow lanes and historic port, is also worth visiting. There are tons of amazing beaches in this part of the country too, including marina di pescoluse (salento), cala porto (polignano a mare), and torre guaceto (brindisi).
Whether you are heading to italy to enjoy the fabulous food, to enjoy its varied history, or to make the most of the beautiful surroundings, there are plenty of things to do and to savor in the country. However, italy isn’t the cheapest country to explore, and the costs can quickly mount up unless you keep a close eye on what you are spending and plan your trip to avoid excessive spending.
Accommodation for every budget can be found in italy, whether you’re looking for a cheap guesthouse for $30 a night in puglia or a fancy hotel in turn for €150 a night. Personally, i think you get your money’s worth with accommodation in italy. Guesthouses are more readily available than hotels in italy. They’re a cheaper alternative, and italian hosts are very hospitable, and they’ll go above and beyond to ensure you’re enjoying your stay. Most of the time, i stayed in guesthouses and tried to find good deals where breakfast was included, so i could fill myself up before the action packed day ahead of exploring.
May is a very popular time to go to italy, because much of the country is often miserably hot in the summertime. I suggest looking at booking. Com to see what you can find in the way of lodgings in cities you're considering. That's just for research. When you find likely-looking places, you may be able to get a slightly better rate by reserving a room on the hotel or b&b's own website. Venice, florence and rome are very popular, and it's tough to find bargains in those cities if you want a room with a private bath rather than having to walk down the hall.