Travel Costs in Vatican City
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $95
- Mid-range / day
- $220
- Luxury / day
- $550
- Budget meal
- $14
- Coffee
- $2.5
- Local transport
- $1.5
- Budget hotel
- $55
- Mid-range hotel
- $160
Overview
Vatican City itself has no hotels and very limited dining, so travelers stay and eat in surrounding Rome, making overall costs reflective of the Roman hospitality market. The primary expense unique to Vatican City is attraction entry — the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel cost around $20-25 per person, and guided tours can add significantly to that. Restaurants and cafes immediately adjacent to St. Peter's Square carry a noticeable tourist premium compared to dining a few blocks away in Rome.
Notes
Book Vatican Museums tickets well in advance online to avoid long queues and skip-the-line fees, and consider eating lunch just a 10-15 minute walk away from the Vatican walls where prices drop considerably and quality improves.