When is the best and cheapest time to visit italy?

Question

When is the best and cheapest time to visit italy?

Answer 1

A lot of people have recommended the off season, October through March, but haven't warned you about the downfall.  It's very rainy and gray here during those months.  It's definitely more expensive during the summer, but it is warm, sunny, and beautiful.  You can try early spring and fall as some have recommended, while the seasons are still changing.  It will cost less but you are gambling with the weather during that time period.  Could turn out nice or could rain the whole week you're here.

Of course, if a little cold and rainy weather doesn't bother you the winter could be perfect.

Answer 2

Avoid August as it's sooooooo hot in the cities. October to March can be lovely.

Answer 3

From October until early March. Then the costs go up as does the heat, tourism, and wait times.

Answer 4

Best Time: April/May or September/October

Cheapest: November-March, excluding Christmas time

So, best AND cheapest would be end of March/beginning of November

TRUTH: ANYTIME in Italy is the BEST because you are in Italy and ever since the Euro and the decline of the dollar there really isn't a cheapest anymore.

Answer 5

you can't have both, cheap and best time to visit. The tourist off season is october - march, this is the cheapest time to visit

Answer 6

May/early June, or September and October.  It's not as hot and fares and hotel rates are cheaper.

Answer 7

italy is NEVER cheek

Answer 8

in Winter(November to February)... it is OFF Season...

Answer 9

I got to go there for only $100.  The rest of the cost was financed -- it was a Mission Trip.

Answer 10

late september, the weather is still nice and the hotel and travel prices drop.