Siena from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Siena, 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 Siena tripDay to day in Siena, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$36 | A$48 |
| A balanced mix | A$83 | A$96 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$126 | A$139 |
- Local transport: about A$13 a day. Taxi: A$0 to start, then A$4.41 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$16 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$5 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, lanazione.it, holidu.it; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
8°F
9°M
13°A
18°M
22°J
28°J
32°A
31°S
26°O
20°N
14°D
9°
The most pleasant months are April to June, September and October. July is the driest month (30 mm of rain) and November the wettest (102 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 Siena
Piazza del Camposquare · a couple of hours
Siena Cathedral (Duomo)church · half a day
Palazzo Pubblicopalace · a couple of hoursHome of the Good and Bad Government frescoes
Torre del Mangiatower · a couple of hoursAbout 300 steps
Museo dell'Opera del Duomomuseum · a couple of hours- Basilica Cateriniana San Domenicochurch · a couple of hours
San Gimignanovillage · a full dayDay trip, about 40 km
- Palio horse raceexperience · a couple of hours
Run on 2 July and 16 August; book ahead
- Chianti wine tasting tourexperience · a full day
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 Siena cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$48 a person a day eating street food, A$96 with a balanced mix and A$139 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Siena?
The most pleasant months are April to June, September and October. July is the driest month (30 mm of rain) and November the wettest (102 mm); daytime highs run from 8 to 32 °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 Siena?
Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral (Duomo), Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.
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