Florence from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Florence, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Florence tripDay to day in Florence, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$44 | A$56 |
| A balanced mix | A$73 | A$85 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$111 | A$124 |
- Local transport: about A$13 a day. Taxi: A$6 to start, then A$1.75 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$18 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$10 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, chekin.com, hostaway.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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17°N
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The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (33 mm of rain) and November the wettest (96 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Italy, place by placeCompare: Italy or Greece · France or Italy · Spain or Italy · Japan or Italy · Italy or Portugal · Croatia or Italy · Italy or Switzerland · United Kingdom or Italy
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Florence
- Pitti Palacepalace · half a day
Galleria dell'Accademia (Michelangelo's David)gallery · a couple of hours
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)church · a couple of hoursBook the dome climb in advance; the church itself is free
Uffizi Gallerygallery · half a dayBook ahead. Pre-book a timed ticket to skip the queue
Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoriapalace · a couple of hours
Ponte Vecchiobridge · a couple of hours
Boboli Gardensgarden · a couple of hours
Piazzale Michelangeloviewpoint · a couple of hoursSunset is the time to go
- Giotto's Bell Tower climbtower · a couple of hours
- Le Volpi e l'Uvaother · a couple of hours
Wine bar in the Oltrarno, Piazza dei Rossi
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a 10-night trip to Florence cost from Australia?
About A$3,991 per person. Our planner priced 10 nights for 2 adults from Sydney, leaving 10 April 2027, at A$7,982 for both, home to home: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa; the lowest-cost version came to A$7,805. Priced on 2026-10-25; flight prices are estimates from recent fares.
How much does a day in Florence cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$56 a person a day eating street food, A$85 with a balanced mix and A$124 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (33 mm of rain) and November the wettest (96 mm); daytime highs run from 5 to 30 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Italy?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Florence?
Pitti Palace, Galleria dell'Accademia (Michelangelo's David), Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria.
A real 10-night trip from Sydney, priced by our planner
A$7,982 for 2 adults, home to home, about A$3,991 per person
Leaving 10 April 2027: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa. The lowest-cost version came to A$7,805.
Priced on 2026-10-25; flight prices are estimates from recent fares. Your own dates and budget change the total.
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