How much do five days in Bologna cost?
Budget around €420 per person for five days in Bologna (Italy), flight included: €45 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in October 2026 — and about €375 on the ground, that is €75 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €45 | €225 | €270 |
| 5 days | €45 | €375 | €420 |
| 7 days | €45 | €525 | €570 |
| 10 days | €45 | €750 | €795 |
| 14 days | €45 | €1050 | €1095 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€45 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€75/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €53 | €263 | €308 |
| Standard | €75 | €375 | €420 |
| Comfort | €135 | €675 | €720 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Bologna: accommodation ≈ €34, meals ≈ €26, transport and sundries ≈ €15.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €45 | October 2026 | €420 |
| Paris | €94 | November 2026 | €469 |
| Geneva | €124 | October 2026 | €499 |
| Nice | €144 | November 2026 | €519 |
| Nantes | €173 | October 2026 | €548 |
| Marseille | €223 | October 2026 | €598 |
| Lyon | €229 | October 2026 | €604 |
| Toulouse | €253 | December 2026 | €628 |
| Montpellier | €282 | October 2026 | €657 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Bologna to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Bologna cost?
Budget around €420 per person for five days in Bologna, flight included: €45 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in October 2026) and about €375 on the ground (€75 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €308; in comfort you climb to €720.
What daily budget should I plan for in Bologna?
About €75 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Italy: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €53 on a shoestring and €135 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Bologna an expensive destination?
At €75 a day, Bologna is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Bologna?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €45 from Brussels, up to €282 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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