Daily costs per person in euros. Florence is walkable and full of free experiences — church masterpieces, sunset viewpoints, and street food keep costs surprisingly low.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €20–45 | €70–140 | €180+ | Hostels → boutique B&Bs → luxury hotels |
| Food | €12–22 | €28–50 | €65+ | Street food & markets → trattorias → fine dining |
| Transport | €0–5 | €8–15 | €25+ | Walking → buses & taxis → private car/day trips |
| Activities | €0–10 | €16–35 | €50+ | Free churches & views → museums → wine tours |
| Drinks | €4–8 | €10–18 | €25+ | House wine & aperitivo → enoteche → cocktail bars |
| Daily Total | €36–90 | €132–258 | €345+ | $39–98 → $143–280 → $375+ |
Money-saving tips
Free churches
Most Florence churches are free — the Duomo interior, San Lorenzo (exterior and cloister), Orsanmichele, and dozens of neighbourhood churches with Renaissance masterpieces inside. Santo Spirito has a Michelangelo crucifix.
Street food lunches
Lampredotto (tripe sandwich, €4) from market stands, panini at All'Antico Vinaio (€5–7), schiacciata (Florentine flatbread, €3–5), and pizza al taglio (€3–5) make budget lunches easy and delicious.
Water fountains
Florence has excellent drinking water — fill at the nasoni (street fountains) and the fontanelli (chilled, sparkling water dispensers) for free. Carry a reusable bottle.
Free first Sundays
State museums are free on the first Sunday of the month — Uffizi, Accademia, Pitti Palace, Bargello, and Boboli Gardens. Book online even for free entry as timed slots still apply.
Sunset ritual
Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset with a €5 bottle of wine from an enoteca is the best free experience in Florence — better than any paid activity. The rose garden below (free, Apr–Oct) is equally beautiful.
Walk everywhere
Florence's centro storico is tiny — the Duomo to Palazzo Pitti is 15 minutes on foot. Walking is the only way to discover hidden piazzas, workshops, and the city's details. You never need the bus within the centre.
