Florence Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2023

Part of Italy’s Big 3 along with Rome and Venice, the city of Florence is a compulsory stop on almost any first visit to the country. Florence was arguably the world’s most important city during the Renaissance period and it’s still a big deal today for anyone interested in history or culture.

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Travel Costs to Florence

Population 370,000
Area 1,500,000
Timezone UTC+1
Currency Euro
Airports Peretola Airport (FLR), Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$96.26
1 USD = 0.9200 EUR
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Florence

Florence Hotel Seasons

Florence Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar32.61 - 65.22
starstarstarstarstar43.48 - 89.13
starstarstarstarstar48.91 - 135.87
starstarstarstarstar50.00 - 297.83
starstarstarstarstar244.57 - 327.17

Florence Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed19.57 - 45.65

Florence Attractions Prices

Best tours in Florence

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Uffizi GalleryThis incredibly popular museum is known for huge lines. It's worth the extra fee to buy tickets online in advance.
adults
27.17
Accademia GalleryMichelangelo's David is the most famous highlight of this museum. Online tickets are more expensive, but ticket queues are usually very long.
adults
21.74
Santa Maria del Fiore CathedralThis huge cathedral sits at the center of the city and is free to enter. This price is for climbing the dome.
adults
19.57

Florence Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastMost hotels will include breakfast, usually a small one. If not you can find bakeries and cafes to order budget meals.4.35 - 8.70
Budget lunchAssuming you have your large meal for dinner, you can always find good budget and casual restaurant options for lunch.6.52 - 11.96
Budget dinnerIf you want to sit down at a restaurant for dinner the price range is wide, largely depending on neighborhood.9.78 - 18.48
Beer (.33l bottle)Local lagers like Peroni can be found all over. Prices at clubs and fancy restaurants will be higher.3.26 - 5.43
House wine (.5l jug)Most restaurants will offer a simple local wine at a very affordable price.4.35 - 6.52

Florence Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center246.74
Airport express bus to city center9.78
Train from Pisa airport to Florence8.70
3km taxi ride in Florence8.70 - 16.30
Bus ride in Florence1.09

Getting to Florence

Getting around Florence

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When to visit Florence

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January50352.9
February54373.7
March59413.2
April66463.1
May74522.9
June81592.2
July88631.6
August87633.0
September80583.1
October70503.5
November59424.4
December51363.6

Florence Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:17am6:28pm
21 Jun5:33am9:01pm
21 Sep7:01am7:15pm
21 Dec7:46am4:40pm

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