Perugia costs 50-250 EUR per day for travelers in 2026. Hotels average 60 EUR/night, meals cost 15-25 EUR, making Perugia affordable compared to other Southern Europe destinations. Budget travelers (50 EUR/day): Stay in hostels (20 EUR/night), eat at local restaurants (15 EUR/meal), use public transport. Mid-range travelers (100 EUR/day): Comfortable hotels (60 EUR/night), varied dining (25 EUR/meal), occasional taxis. Luxury travelers (250 EUR/day): Premium hotels (150 EUR/night), fine dining (70 EUR/meal), private tours. Top money-saving tip: Stay in hostels or guesthouses. Free activities include explore rocca paolina – underground fortress with ancient streets and cultural exhibitions. Perugia ranks as affordable within Southern Europe, offering excellent value compared to regional averages.
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Perugia Trip Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Visit in 2026?
Daily budget guide for Perugia (prices in EUR)Updated
- Budget€50–€100 / day
- Mid-range€100–€250 / day
- Luxury€250–€375 / day

What a day in Perugia costs
Budget
€50–€100 / day
≈ $58 USD
Hostels or guesthouses, street food and markets, public transport.
Mid-range
€100–€250 / day
≈ $116 USD
Comfortable hotels, sit-down restaurants, a few paid activities.
Luxury
€250–€375 / day
≈ $290 USD
Boutique or five-star stays, fine dining, private tours and transfers.
Estimates are per person, per day, in EUR. USD equivalents use open.er-api.com exchange rates from 3 Sep 2026.
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Estimated trip budget · EUR
7 days · 1 traveler · Mid-range
- Daily budget per person
- €100–€250
- Season adjustment
- ×1
An editorial estimate, not a booking quote. Daily budget × days × travelers × season adjustment. Add flights, insurance, and any costs outside the guide separately. Shared rooms and child rates may change your total.
Where the money goes
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €41 | €88 | €188 |
| Eat | €10 | €25 | €55 |
| Do | €10 | €15 | €50 |
| Categories combined | €61 | €128 | €293 |
Category figures are typical daily spends; the tier totals above them include everyday extras, so the two need not match to the unit.
Everyday prices
- Prices
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- Currency
- EUR
- Exchange rate
- €1
Typical prices at the time of research, in EUR; expect variation by neighbourhood and season.
Prices through the year
- Low×0.85
- High×1.2
- Shoulder×0.95
Stretch your budget
Ways to save
- Stay in agriturismi or guesthouses outside the most expensive center streets
- Use trattorias, rosticcerie, and market food instead of restaurant-heavy days
- Use the MiniMetro and walking instead of relying on taxis
- Build the trip around free piazzas, views, churches, and city walks between paid sites
- Travel in spring or autumn for better rates than peak summer
Budget tips
- Perugia is fairly easy to keep affordable if you stay in guesthouses or simple B&Bs, eat at trattorias and markets, and treat the historic center, views, and churches as core free activities between museum or day-trip spending.
Worth the splurge
- Stay in a luxury boutique hotel overlooking Piazza IV Novembre
- Book a private truffle-hunting and tasting excursion
- Dine at a Michelin-recommended restaurant with Umbrian specialties
- Arrange an exclusive wine-tasting tour in nearby Montefalco vineyards
Free things to do
- Free walking tour
- Public parks
- Local markets
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Perugia?
Daily costs €50-80 for budget travelers
Best money-saving tips?
Use regional buses, free attractions and local markets, buy city passes, and eat at osterias off the main square
Average meal cost?
Budget €10, mid-range €20, fine €35
Safety?
Perugia is generally safe with low violent crime; watch for pickpockets in crowds and keep valuables secure
Planning the trip? Read the full Perugia guide.


