Daily costs per person in EUR. Verona is surprisingly affordable — honest trattorias, cheap local wine, and a compact walkable centre keep costs well below Venice.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ €0.92)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €22–40 | €80–140 | €220+ | Hostels → boutique B&Bs → historic palazzo hotels |
| Food | €12–20 | €30–50 | €75+ | Pizza & market food → trattorias → Michelin restaurants |
| Transport | €2–5 | €8–15 | €25+ | Walking → bus & train → day trip taxis |
| Activities | €0–10 | €15–30 | €50+ | Free views & piazzas → museums & Arena → opera & wine tours |
| Drinks | €5–10 | €12–22 | €35+ | Bar spritz → enoteca tastings → Amarone flights |
| Daily Total | €41–85 | €145–257 | €405+ | $45–92 → $158–280 → $441+ |
Money-saving tips
Free experiences
Piazza Brà & Arena exterior, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori, Ponte Pietra, Castel San Pietro viewpoint, Scaligeri tombs (exterior), passeggiata, and the porticoed streets of the old town.
Budget eating
Pizzeria Du de Cope: excellent pizza €8–12. Osteria al Duca: primi from €9. Market panini: €4–6. Aperitivo with snacks: €5–8. A full Italian lunch at a trattoria with wine: €15–20.
Transport
Verona is tiny — everything is walkable in 15–20 minutes. ATV bus single: €1.30 (90 min). Day pass: €4. Trains to Lake Garda (€4.15), Soave (€4.35), and Venice (€9.75) are cheap.
Verona Card
VeronaCard (€20/24hrs or €25/48hrs) includes all churches, Castelvecchio, Arena, Juliet's House, Teatro Romano, and more. Pays for itself with 3–4 visits. Buy at tourist offices or online.
Wine deals
House Valpolicella at trattorias: €3–5 per glass. Amarone by the glass at Antica Bottega: €6–10. Supermarket Valpolicella: €4–8 per bottle. The Veneto produces some of Italy's best value wines.
Opera budget
Arena opera unreserved stone steps: €30–45 — a world-class experience at a fraction of regular opera prices. Bring a cushion and a small picnic. Book on arena.it 2+ weeks ahead for best selection.
