What is the cheapest mode of travel in Italy?

Buses are the inexpensive way to explore Italy Italy's rail network does reach far and wide, but many areas are still not accessible by train. Suburban buses cover the distance between towns that are either too small or too remote to have a train station.



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Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.

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There's the fact that some popular destinations in Italy are only accessible by bus or train. And most often than not, the train system is actually cheaper, more efficient, and more convenient than riding a plane or renting your own vehicle. So don't be intimidated by commuting in Italy!

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Getting There for Less
  1. Consider where you touch down. ...
  2. Pick your season. ...
  3. Be flexible with your travel days. ...
  4. Think small. ...
  5. Hop on a train or bus to get to and from the airport. ...
  6. Leave the driving to others. ...
  7. If you decide to drive, request a rental car that runs on diesel. ...
  8. Take the slow train.


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Abruzzo. Located to the east of Rome, Abruzzo is arguably the cheapest and the best region to live in Italy. It has great mountains, fantastic scenery, good food, lovely Italian people and plenty of expats. This region is often compared to Tuscany.

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Italy's currency is the Euro (€). We recommend that you take a mixture of cash along with currency on a pre-paid currency card.

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So what are the cheapest cities to live in Italy?
  • Turin, Palermo, and Naples are the cheapest cities to live in in Italy.
  • The cost of living in Milan is just slightly higher than the living costs in Rome.
  • The cost of living in Florence is only slightly lower than the cost of living in Rome.


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“Aside from winter travel, shoulder season (March through May and September through November) is known for cheap Italy deals,” he shared. If you can hold out until the end of the spring shoulder season, you'll be rewarded with pleasant temperatures in the mid to high 70s across the country, according to WeatherSpark.

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Milan and Rome are the most expensive Italian cities to live in, but that's also where you'll generally get paid more.

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Making ATM withdrawals The best way to get cash in Italy is to make an ATM withdrawal when you arrive. The Visa or Mastercard exchange rate applies and is better than any rate you're likely to get exchanging currency at an exchange office or a bank.

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