The Cheapest ‘Hidden Gem’ Towns In Italy For A Holiday
New research has revealed the cheapest cities in Italy for a holiday this summer. The research, by the Italian restaurant directory Real Italian Restaurants, compiled flight data, hotel costs, and daily costs to name the most affordable Italian cities for a five-day holiday for two, from the 11th to the 15th of August. Daily costs included transport, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and meals over the five-day period.
- Latina is the cheapest Italian city to visit, with a five-day trip – including flights, hotel and daily costs – costing £595.10 for two people in August.
- Novara is the second most affordable city in Italy for a holiday, costing £727.30 for two people this August – just £363.65 each.
- Taranto is the third cheapest city in Italy, with a five-day trip priced at £751.
Latina is officially the cheapest city in Italy for a holiday, with a five-day trip including flights, hotel and daily costs coming to £595.10 for two in August (£297.55 each). This is considerably lower than any other city on the list.
Novara is the second most affordable city, with a five-day trip coming to £727.30 for two people in August (£363.65 each) – far lower than Trieste, Italy’s most expensive city for a holiday (£1,251.70 for two people in August).
Taranto is the third cheapest, with a five-day trip for two coming to £751 in August – just £375.50 each.
Fourth is Palermo, with flights, hotel and daily living costs equating to £751.30 – £375.65 each.
Naples is the fifth cheapest for a holiday in Italy. A five-day trip to Naples for two people, including flights, accommodation and daily living costs totals £756.50 – £378.25 each.
Also among the top ten cheapest locations are: Bergamo (£759.70 for travellers for five days this August), Turin (£764.00 for two), Rome (£776.50), Reggio Calabria (£777.50), and Foggia (£780.50 for a five-day trip for two).
Top 10 cheapest cities in Italy for a holiday this August
| City | Return Flight Cost (11-15 August) | Hotel Cost | Total Daily Living Costs (Five Days) | Total Cost (Two Travellers, Five-Day Trip) | |
| 1 | Latina | £76.00 | £134.00 | £385.10 | £595.10 |
| 2 | Novara | £49.00 | £194.00 | £484.30 | £727.30 |
| 3 | Taranto | £109.00 | £173.00 | £469.00 | £751.00 |
| 4 | Palermo | £193.00 | £170.00 | £388.30 | £751.30 |
| 5 | Naples | £135.00 | £153.00 | £468.50 | £756.50 |
| 6 | Bergamo | £69.00 | £162.00 | £528.70 | £759.70 |
| 7 | Turin | £50.00 | £175.00 | £539.00 | £764.00 |
| 8 | Rome | £109.00 | £190.00 | £477.50 | £776.50 |
| 9 | Reggio Calabria | £242.00 | £147.00 | £388.50 | £777.50 |
| 10 | Foggia | £203.00 | £162.00 | £415.50 | £780.50 |
Discussing the findings, Orazio Salvini, Founder of Real Italian Restaurants said:
“With the cost of living higher than ever, the idea of going abroad for a summer holiday may seem out of many people’s reach. However, with the right research and timing for flights and accommodation, there are plenty of Italian cities that offer immersive culture and delicious food at a budget-friendly cost.
“The cheapest city on our list, Latina, is just an hour’s drive from Rome, for example. This means you could easily take a day trip there and bask in its glorious architecture, art, and history, before returning to Latina and enjoying its stunning beaches”.