Italy
How much does it cost to visit Florence?
Plan €1868 for 7 nights in Florence, return flight from London included, or €784 travelling cheap. On the ground that works out at €254 per person per day.
Florence - estimate transport, lodging, and meals before you book.
- From
- €101/day
- vs. London
- 118%
- Best month
- Jun
Your trip to Florence
Set the length, the number of travellers and the comfort level: the figures recompute here.
€1,868
per person, flight included
- on the ground
- €1,778
- flight from London
- €90
- per person per day, on the ground
- €254
InstantTripCost estimate
Full 7-night budget breakdown
Per-person estimate including flights from London, split across the six expense categories.
per person · Comfort
| Category | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | €77 | €90 | €135 |
| Hotel | €315 | €770 | €1239 |
| Food | €273 | €609 | €1386 |
| Transport | €56 | €126 | €315 |
| Activities | €28 | €140 | €448 |
| Misc | €35 | €133 | €406 |
| 7-night total | €784 | €1868 | €3929 |
Flight from London (annual median).
Unit prices
comfort
Enough to check the total yourself, line by line, at the comfort level you picked.
- €13
- Breakfast
- €25
- Lunch
- €49
- Dinner
- €6
- City ride
- €20
- Site admission
- €254
- A full day
Orders of magnitude derived from our measured ranges, not surveyed venue by venue. Prices vary by neighbourhood and season.
Why go
Why visit Florence
People come to Florence for the atmosphere, food, and heritage, but budget is the least-anticipated dimension of any trip: from €101 to €542 per day depending on travel style, the gap between budget and premium is easy to measure.
A standard 7-night trip averages €1778 per person at mid-range comfort, flights from London included. Booking off-season (September) saves up to 60 % on the airfare alone, freeing up budget to upgrade lodging or activities.
Real budget
What a trip to Florence actually costs
Let's break it down. Lodging: a hostel dorm or entry-level hotel runs around €45 per night, a well-rated 3-star around €110, and 4 to 5-star around €177. Food: around €13 a day eating local, €29 mixing canteens and restaurants, €66 if you sit down for dinner every evening.
Local transport: roughly €8 a day on public transit, €18 adding a few taxi rides. Activities: about €25 a day at a normal sightseeing pace, €53 if you stack paid entries and day trips.
On a 5-to-7-day trip, lodging accounts for roughly 35-45 % of total budget, food 15-20 %, flights 20-30 % depending on the booking window, with the remainder split between local transport, activities, and miscellaneous (visa, insurance, tipping, SIM card). A Florence trip that goes over budget is almost always because the hotel is oversized for the rest, rarely because of activities.
Seasonality
When to go and what it costs
Florence follows the standard European pattern: summer peak (June to August), winter trough (November to March). For an off-peak trip, July combines decent weather and still-reasonable prices.
Money saving
How to cut the Florence budget
Flights to Florence shed up to 60 % of their price in shoulder season. It's the easiest saving to capture: just move the dates. For the hotel, booking 6 to 8 weeks out beats both last-minute and extreme anticipation.
Two more habits round it out. First, stay one or two metro stops away from the center: hotel rates often drop by half for identical comfort. Second, cap paid activities at one per day. A good guided tour or workshop beats four back-to-back tickets every time.
Practical info
Language, currency, and logistics in Florence
Language: Italian, English is understood in most hotels and restaurants in tourist areas. Currency: Euro (€) - plan €50-100 in cash for the first days and use a fee-free card for the rest.
The three tiers
What a budget traveller, a comfort traveller and a premium traveller typically spend.
Budget
€92
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €45
- Meal
- €13
- Transit / day
- €8
Comfort
€215
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €110
- Meal
- €29
- Transit / day
- €18
Luxury
€420
per day, approx
- Hotel / night
- €177
- Meal
- €66
- Transit / day
- €45
Weather & best time to visit
Average temperatures and conditions by month in Florence.
Best month to visitJune
Where to sleep in Florence
The hotels we measured
Accommodation picks by price range.
Hotel & Hostel 7
Hostel, well rated (8/10) from 4,733 reviews.
Hostel Santa Monaca
Hostel, standard (6.9/10) from 3,015 reviews.
a&o Hostel Firenze Campo di Marte
Hotel, well rated (8.4/10) from 3,529 reviews.
Hotel Argentina
Hotel, decent (7.5/10) from 2,875 reviews.
Soggiorno Petrarca
guesthouse, well rated (8.1/10) from 371 reviews.
Althea Rooms
guesthouse, rated excellent (9.1/10) from 755 reviews.
Residenza Castiglioni
guesthouse, rated excellent (9/10) from 502 reviews.
Hotel Villa Carlotta
Hotel, decent (7.8/10) from 1,395 reviews.
Adler Cavalieri Hotel-Private Spa & Gym
Hotel, very well rated (8.9/10) from 3,709 reviews.
All observed hotels in Florence
24 properties, nightly rate for a 2-night stay arriving 15 October 2026.
| Hotel | Category | Rating | From / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel & Hostel 7 | Budget | ★ 8 | €21 |
| Hostel Santa Monaca | Budget | ★ 6.9 | €23 |
| a&o Hostel Firenze Campo di Marte | Budget | ★ 8.4 | €30 |
| Plus Florence Hotel & Hostel | Budget | ★ 8.5 | €31 |
| Hostel Archi Rossi | Budget | ★ 9 | €32 |
| aparto Florence Manifattura | Budget | ★ 9 | €35 |
| My Friends | Budget | ★ 8.8 | €38 |
| Emerald Palace | Budget | ★ 8.8 | €39 |
| Hotel Argentina | Mid-range | ★ 7.5 | €74 |
| Soggiorno Petrarca | Mid-range | ★ 8.1 | €88 |
| Althea Rooms | Mid-range | ★ 9.1 | €89 |
| Hotel Rex | Mid-range | ★ 7.7 | €90 |
| Hotel Leopolda | Mid-range | ★ 7.9 | €95 |
| Affittacamere Benedetta | Mid-range | ★ 8.9 | €95 |
| Clés de Florence | Mid-range | ★ 7.9 | €105 |
| Hotel Victoria | Mid-range | ★ 7.8 | €109 |
| Residenza Castiglioni | Luxury | ★ 9 | €109 |
| Hotel Villa Carlotta | Luxury | ★ 7.8 | €113 |
| Adler Cavalieri Hotel-Private Spa & Gym | Luxury | ★ 8.9 | €147 |
| Vivaldi luxury suites | Luxury | ★ 8.5 | €154 |
| Fashion Florence Rooms | Luxury | ★ 9.1 | €158 |
| Hotel Embassy | Luxury | ★ 8.5 | €160 |
| Atelier Alinari Rooms | Luxury | ★ 9.9 | €161 |
| Residenza dei Pucci | Luxury | ★ 8.9 | €162 |
Things to do in Florence
Recommended activities and tours.
Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery (UK: yoo-FIT-see, uu-FEET-see; Italian: Galleria degli Uffizi, pronounced [ɡalleˈriːa deʎʎ ufˈfittsi]) is a prominent art museum adjacent to the Piazza della Signoria in the Historic Centre of Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy. One of the most important Italian museums and the most visited, it is also one of the largest and best-known in the world.
Art museum
Palazzo Pitti
The Palazzo Pitti (Italian: [paˈlattso ˈpitti]), in English sometimes called the Pitti Palace, is a vast, mainly in the Renaissance style, palace in Florence, Italy. It is situated on the south side of the River Arno, a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio.
Art museum
Bargello National Museum
The Bargello, also known as the Palazzo del Bargello or Palazzo del Popolo ("Palace of the People"), is a former public building and police headquarters, later a prison, in Florence, Italy. Mostly built in the 13th century, since 1865 it has housed the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, a national art museum.
Art museum
piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria (Italian: [ˈpjattsa della siɲɲoˈriːa]) is a W-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Central Italy. It was named after the Palazzo della Signoria, also called Palazzo Vecchio.
Square
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella is a Dominican church in Florence. It is considered the most important Romano-Gothic church in Tuscany and is a World Heritage Site.
Notable place
Galleria dell'Accademia
The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze ('gallery of the academy of Florence') is an art museum in Florence, in Tuscany in central Italy. It houses the Michelangelo sculpture David and other sculptures by Michelangelo, and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300 - 1600 (the Trecento to the Late Renaissance).
Art museum
Boboli Gardens
The Boboli Gardens (Italian: Giardino di Boboli /ˈbo.bo.li/) is a large park in Florence, originally designed as the garden of the Medici family's Pitti Palace in the mid-16th century. It is an important early Italian garden which influenced aristocratic gardens across Europe.
Notable place
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The Palazzo Medici, also called the Palazzo Medici Riccardi after the later family that acquired and expanded it, is a 15th-century Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy. It was built for the Medici family, who dominated the politics of the Republic of Florence.
Notable place
Florence Cathedral
Florence Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore [katteˈdraːle di ˈsanta maˈriːa del ˈfjoːre]), is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence in Florence, Italy. Commenced in 1296 in the Gothic style to a design of Arnolfo di Cambio and completed by 1436 with a dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, the basilica's exterior is faced with polychrome marble panels in various shades of green and pink, alternated by white, and features an elaborate 19th-century Gothic Revival western façade by Emilio De Fabris.
Museum
Palazzo Vecchio
The Palazzo Vecchio (Italian: [paˈlattso ˈvɛkkjo]; Italian for 'Old Palace') is the town hall of Florence, Italy. It overlooks the Piazza della Signoria, which holds a copy of Michelangelo's David statue, and the gallery of statues in the adjacent Loggia dei Lanzi.
Art museum
Places referenced on Wikidata. Admission prices vary by season - check each venue's official site.
Paying less in Florence
What moves the needle
What each decision takes off the €1838 total, strongest lever first.
- − €1071
Travel cheap rather than mid-range
Hostel or entry-level hotel, local canteens, public transport. Accommodation is where the gap opens up.
- − €508
Stay five nights instead of seven
Two fewer nights also removes two days of meals, transport and sightseeing.
- − €385
Travel as a pair
The room is shared, nothing else is. Travellers themselves name this as the strongest lever.
Differences computed from our own measurements, for a 7-night mid-range stay, excluding flights.
FAQ
FAQ - Florence
- How much should I budget for a trip to Florence?
- For a 7-day trip to Florence, expect roughly €784 - €3929 per person depending on your travel style, flights included. The budget profile (hostels, local food, public transit) sits at the lower end ; mid-range comfort sits in the middle ; luxury (premium hotel, fine dining) approaches the top.
- When is the best time to visit Florence?
- The best value is in June, with pleasant temperatures and usually cheaper flights than during peak tourist season. This window combines moderate crowds and lower airfare.
- How do I get around in Florence?
- Local transport (metro, bus, taxi) costs an average of €8 - €45 per day depending on your style. Public transit stays the cheapest option ; a day or weekly pass usually pays off after just two rides per day.
- How can I do Florence on a budget?
- For a cheap trip to Florence, target around €101 - €254 per day per person excluding flights: a hostel or budget hotel, meals at local eateries, public transit, and 1-2 free activities per day. Across a week, plan to land below the lower bound of the global range.
- What's the budget for a weekend in Florence?
- For a 3-day / 2-night weekend in Florence, plan around €354 - €822 per person, flights included. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead and flying out Thursday evening / back Sunday evening cuts the total by 10-20 % on average.
- Is Florence an expensive or affordable destination?
- At 91 % of our reference index, Florence ranks among the moderately priced destinations we track. In practice, a daily budget close to our average, 9 % below it.
- How many days do you need in Florence?
- Plan 4 days for the essentials. A full week lets you add the surroundings without rushing, for roughly €762 more per person. Beyond ten days the cost grows linearly: each extra night adds about €254, lodging and daily spending included.
- Do you need a car in Florence?
- Our estimates assume public transport, which covers the centre and its near surroundings. Rental, fuel, parking and tolls are not included: if your route leaves the served area, add them as a separate line.
- How much cash should you bring to Florence?
- Bring €50 to €100 for the first days, until you see where cards work. When paying or withdrawing, decline the conversion into your home currency that terminals offer: it applies its own rate, consistently worse than your bank's.
At a glance
Wikidata, Wikipedia and Open-Meteo data
- Population
- 361k
- Area
- 102 km²
- Elevation
- 50 m
- Language
- Italian
- Currency
- €
- Avg. July temp.
- 24°
- Avg. Jan. temp.
- 5°
- Rainy days / year
- 112
inhabitants
Euro
19° - 30°
2° - 9°
About
Florence in brief
Florence is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and, as of 2026, with a population of 361,625, the 8th most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 988,494 inhabitants, while Eurostat estimates that 696,767 people live in the urban area of Florence. The Metropolitan Area of Florence, Prato and Pistoia, constituted in 2000 over an area of roughly 4,800 square kilometres (1,850 sq mi), is home to 1.5 million people.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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