Is staying in italy as a tourist for three months expensive?

Question

my school is going in august but little did we know we had to pay and we're staying for 3 months. is that going to be expensive? what are ways i can save money

Answer 1

If this is a school trip, then it's probably being booked through a tour operator for things like accommodations and travel expenses and possibly some meals. If that's the case, you won't have a lot of choices in those areas, but you can save money by eating a big breakfast where you're staying if it's included in the price of the stay, picking up fruits and breads at the local markets, or panini, etc. Don't eat in the immediate area of the tourist attractions in most places. Get day or multiday passes for public transportation where you can if you need it. Most places will be walkable, and that's free.

Why did you think you were getting a free trip? Three months here will be expensive.

Answer 2

it rest whit which city u'll go

Answer 3

well i live in Italy half the year and it can be pretty expensive because we r under the dollar and there under the euro u can save money by first don't eat out all the time and look on-line 4 a cheap but beautiful hotel in the town u want Rome can be pretty expensive because its a tourist trap but what can i say it beautiful

Answer 4

Im in Italy now actually as an exchange student i have been here six months.. i can say Italy is definantly a very expensive country. you  need to think that prices are the same, in terms of numbers however, then you need to change it with the exchange rate, if you buy a pair of jeans for say 109€ your looking at about $180, now thats just a pair of jeans (cheap jeans, which are rare to find here).

I suggest you get yourself a VISA debit card, because you will find it will be cheaper in the long run.

Answer 5

If you are American.. then get readyto shed some green backs!!! (they have lost ground against the Euro) if you go to touristy cities like Roma, Milano, Firenze, Venezia.. it will be worst....unless you're smart and dont buy anything in those places and dine or shop away from the touristy areas....

PS. you can always go to your university  career center and see if you can get an English translating gig... they'll pay you in Euros..

good luck!

Answer 6

Assuming you're American, €1=$1.519 currently.  Yes, it could be expensive.  For 3 months, I would probably save about $4000.  Try some hostel booking websites because there are hostels you could stay in for weeks at a time.  Hostels are generally inexpensive if you don't mind sharing a room with like 7 other people.  As far as security, don't worry.  Most hostels have lockers in the rooms or somewhere in the hostels where you could lock up your valuables.

Answer 7

you have to pay for your trip?  STRANNNGE!  

in any case do not buy useless crep and move your ***, walk!