Milan from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Milan, 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 Milan tripDay to day in Milan, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$44 | A$56 |
| A balanced mix | A$91 | A$103 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$118 | A$130 |
- Local transport: about A$12 a day. Taxi: A$0 to start, then A$4.68 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$34 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$11 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, en.wikivoyage.org, trippz.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are April and June to September. January is the driest month (47 mm of rain) and November the wettest (137 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 Milan
Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempionecastle · half a dayCourtyards are free; the civic museums inside hold Michelangelo's last Pietà; the park behind leads to the Arco della Pace
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiorechurch · a couple of hoursFree; every wall is painted by Luini and his school; Corso Magenta, near the Archaeological Museum
- Duomo di Milanochurch · a couple of hours
Book the cathedral and rooftop ticket online to skip the three separate queues
Pinacoteca di Breragallery · a couple of hoursBook ahead. Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio and Hayez's The Kiss in the Brera district; closed Mondays
The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Graziechurch · a couple of hoursBook ahead. Timed 15-minute entry to Leonardo's fresco; tickets sell out months ahead, so book the moment dates open
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIlandmark · a couple of hoursGlass-roofed 19th-century arcade linking Piazza del Duomo and La Scala; free to walk through
- Navigli canalsneighbourhood · a couple of hours
Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese south of Porta Ticinese; antiques market on the last Sunday of the month
- Opera or concert at Teatro alla Scalaexperience · half a day
Season runs December to July plus autumn concerts; cheaper gallery seats go on sale shortly before; the theatre museum lets you peek into the hall by day
- Climb to the Duomo rooftop terracesexperience · a couple of hours
Stairs or lift to walk among the spires; on clear days the Alps line the horizon
- Aperitivo along the Navigliexperience · a couple of hours
From about 18:00 a drink buys access to a buffet in the canal-side bars; Porta Genova metro
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 day in Milan cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$56 a person a day eating street food, A$103 with a balanced mix and A$130 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Milan?
The most pleasant months are April and June to September. January is the driest month (47 mm of rain) and November the wettest (137 mm); daytime highs run from 6 to 29 °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 Milan?
Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Duomo di Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera, The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
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