Quick answer
An 8-night Rome, Florence and Venice trip from India costs from about ₹1,40,000 per person on a budget, ₹1,75,000 mid-range and ₹3,60,000 for luxury, twin sharing, including return flights, Schengen visa and insurance. Hotels and food are the largest costs after flights. Venice is the priciest stop; trains between cities are cheap if booked early.
Italy at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹1,40,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels or guesthouses near Termini, Santa Maria Novella and Mestre, regional trains where possible, main sights only, one-stop flights.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,75,000
per person, twin sharing
Central 3★–4★ hotels with breakfast, high-speed trains, Colosseum, Vatican, Uffizi, Accademia, Doge's Palace and a Pisa or Tuscany day trip.
Luxury
Starting from
₹3,60,000
per person, twin sharing
4★–5★ hotels near the Spanish Steps, the Arno and the Grand Canal, private guides, first-class trains, a gondola and water taxis.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 8 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights (open-jaw into Rome, out of Venice) | ₹50,000–75,000 | Air India flies Delhi–Rome non-stop; others connect via the Gulf, Istanbul or Europe |
| Schengen visa and VFS charges | ₹10,500–12,500 | €90 visa fee plus the visa centre's service charge |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,000–2,500 | Minimum €30,000 medical cover is mandatory |
| Hotels, 8 nights | ₹53,000–86,000 | Twin share, central 3★–4★; €130–210 a room a night |
| Trains between cities | ₹6,000–12,000 | Rome–Florence–Venice high-speed plus a Pisa day trip, booked 4–6 weeks out |
| Attractions and tours | ₹18,000–30,000 | Colosseum, Vatican, Uffizi, Accademia, Florence dome, Doge's Palace, vaporetto pass, a shared gondola |
| Meals | ₹27,000–45,000 | ₹3,000–5,000 a day |
| City taxes, SIM and sundries | ₹5,000–9,000 | Rome, Florence and Venice charge hotel taxes per person per night |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹48,000–72,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹50,000–75,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹55,000–80,000 |
| Chennai | ₹55,000–82,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹55,000–82,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹58,000–85,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Book an open-jaw ticket into Rome and out of Venice; it usually costs the same as a return and saves a day.
- Buy Frecciarossa and Italo tickets 4–6 weeks ahead; fares on the same train can triple close to departure.
- Book the Colosseum and Vatican on the official sites. Resellers charge up to double for the same entry.
- Drink from Rome's free public fountains, and order coffee standing at the bar, where prices are lower than at a table.
- Stay in Venice itself for at least one night to avoid the day-tripper fee and see the city at its quietest.
- Pay in euros, not rupees, at card machines to avoid dynamic currency conversion.
How much does an Italy trip cost from India?
For an 8-night Rome, Florence and Venice trip, budget about ₹1.75 lakh per person at mid-range, twin sharing, including flights, Schengen visa and insurance. Budget trips start near ₹1.4 lakh; luxury runs from ₹3.6 lakh. Figures assume late-2026 rates and €1 = ₹102.
Where does the money go?
On a mid-range trip, roughly:
- Flights: about 30%. Air India resumed non-stop Delhi–Rome flights in March 2026; other cities connect through the Gulf, Istanbul or a European hub.
- Hotels: 30–40%. Venice is the most expensive per night, Rome the most variable, and Florence in between.
- Attractions: 10–15%. The Colosseum is €18 (€24 with the underground), the Vatican Museums about €25 online and the Uffizi €25–29 in high season.
- Food: 15–20%. Italy is good value for vegetarians: pizza, pasta and gelato cost far less than a sit-down meal in Switzerland.
Visa, insurance and TCS
A Schengen visa costs €90 (about ₹9,200) plus the visa centre's service charge, and insurance with €30,000 of medical cover is required. Our Italy visa guide covers documents and appointments.
If you book a package through an Indian agent, TCS is collected on the overseas tour package at the rate in force when you pay. You can adjust it against your income tax or claim it back as a refund — it appears in Form 26AS. Package invoices also show GST.
Hidden costs to plan for
- City taxes: charged per person per night at hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice, more for higher star ratings.
- Venice access fee: day visitors pay on peak days; hotel guests are exempt.
- Coperto: a cover charge of €2–4 per person on many restaurant bills.
When is Italy cheapest?
November, January and February bring the lowest hotel rates; Easter, May–June and September are the most expensive. July and August are pricey on the coast. See the best time to visit Italy.
Load euros on a forex card before you fly — our foreign exchange desk can help — and add Schengen-compliant travel insurance.
For the route these figures assume, browse our itineraries, and see where to stay in Rome for hotel areas.
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