How much does a trip to Italy cost?

The cost of a trip to Italy depends mainly on season, hotel class and how many cities you include. As of November 2026 our Italy packages are quoted on request rather than with a published from price, so the fastest way to a firm figure is a quote for your dates; the fixed extras are modest, such as entry to the Vatican Museums from EUR 20 or Roman city tax of EUR 4–10 per person per night.

Below we separate what you can know in advance (official fees and taxes) from what varies (hotels, guides, transfers). For the wider picture, start with our Italy destination page.

Our Italy package prices

According to travoHolidays package prices, November 2026, each of the Italy itineraries below is currently priced on request: our data does not carry a published from price for them, so we prepare a quote for your dates and hotel level. Where prices are quoted, they are per person, two sharing, land only (international flights excluded), and they vary by travel date and hotel choice.

Official fixed costs to budget for

Entry: visas, ETIAS and EES

Italy is in the Schengen area. Whether you need a Schengen visa depends on your nationality; the Italian foreign ministry's Visto per l'Italia portal lists requirements and fees. For visa-exempt travellers, the official EU ETIAS website states, as of November 2026, that ETIAS is not yet operating and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months in advance. The European Commission says the fee will be EUR 20 once the system runs. The Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, records your entry at the border and costs nothing.

City taxes

Many Italian cities charge an overnight tourist tax that is usually paid at the hotel, often in cash, according to UK government travel advice. In Rome, Roma Capitale's published tariffs (in force from 1 October 2023) range from EUR 4 per person per night in a one-star hotel to EUR 10 in a five-star, charged for up to 10 consecutive nights. Rates in Florence, Venice and elsewhere differ by city and hotel category.

Venice access fee

Venice trialled a day-tripper access fee. The city's official portal states that as of 27 July 2026 the fee no longer applies, and that 2027 arrangements will be announced by 31 December 2026. Overnight guests in Venice pay the city's hotel tax instead.

Major sights

• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: full ticket EUR 20 at the door, plus EUR 5 for skip-the-line booking on the official site (Musei Vaticani, November 2026).
• Uffizi Gallery: EUR 25 bought on the day or EUR 29 booked in advance (Uffizi, November 2026).
• Pompeii: Pompeii Express EUR 20, or EUR 25 including the suburban villas (Parco Archeologico di Pompei, 2026).
• Colosseum and Roman Forum: book through the official archaeological park site; prices vary by ticket type, so ask your specialist.

Cost components at a glance

Italy uses the euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted, but keep some cash for city taxes and small cafés.

What drives the price — and how to save

• Season: the same hotel can cost much more in July and August on the coast, or at Easter in Rome. Late April, May and September often give better value; November and January to early March are cheapest. See our month-by-month guide.
• Hotel class: moving from four-star to five-star raises both the room rate and, in Rome, the nightly city tax.
• Number of bases: every change of hotel adds a transfer or train. Two or three bases over 7–10 nights keeps costs and packing down.
• Location: hotels in historic centres cost more but save on taxis and time; a short walk out can lower the rate.
• Guides and tickets: private guides for the Vatican or Pompeii add cost but skip queues; pre-booked timed tickets are slightly dearer at the Uffizi.
• Group size: small-group touring shares guide and driver costs.

First-timers will find practical tips on trains, payments and etiquette in our Italy travel guide.

Frequently asked questions

For a firm figure, send us your dates and preferences through the Italy planner, or describe something different in a custom request.

Sources

1. European Union — ETIAS official website
2. European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs — European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
3. European Commission, Migration and Home Affairs — Entry/Exit System (EES)
4. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visto per l'Italia (visa portal)
5. Roma Capitale — Contributo di soggiorno tariffs from 1 October 2023 (PDF)
6. Comune di Venezia — Venice Access Fee
7. Musei Vaticani — Prices and tickets
8. Gallerie degli Uffizi — Tickets
9. Parco Archeologico di Pompei — Timetables and tickets
10. GOV.UK — Foreign travel advice: Italy