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Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Trieste is a cultural city known for Castello di San Giusto, Castello di Miramare, and the Caves of Torri di Slivia. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.

How much does it cost to travel to Trieste?

A typical traveler spends $144 (€123) per day on a trip to Trieste. This is the average daily price for a vacation in Trieste based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $63 (€54) on meals
  • $21 (€18) on local transportation
  • $129 (€110) on hotels

A one-week trip to Trieste for two people costs, on average, $2,020 (€1,722). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $144
    €123
  • One Week Per person
    $1,010
    €861
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,020
    €1,722
  • One Month Per person
    $4,329
    €3,690
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,020
    €1,722
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $4,040
    €3,444
  • One Month For a couple
    $8,658
    €7,380
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Trieste cost?

A one week trip to Trieste usually costs around $1,010 (€861) for one person and $2,020 (€1,722) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Trieste on average costs around $2,020 (€1,722) for one person and $4,040 (€3,444) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Trieste will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Trieste on average costs around $4,329 (€3,690) for one person and $8,658 (€7,380) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Is Trieste expensive to visit?

In Trieste, budget travelers spend $58 (€49) per day on average, mid-range travelers spend $144 (€123) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $353 (€302) per day. These costs are calculated from the reported expenses of previous travelers to Trieste.

Trieste is a smaller place that appeals to a wide spectrum of travelers, featuring different styles, expenditure habits, and budget ranges. Visitors can find a range of options for accommodation from high-end luxury hotels to mid-range places to budget-friendly hostels.

Trieste can become quite costly if you let it, but there are ways to save money, such as eating at less expensive restaurants and taking public transit.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Trieste is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Lugo or Cork.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Trieste Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Trieste?

The average Trieste trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Trieste travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Trieste cost?

Trieste on a Budget
Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy 		$24
(€21) 		$65
(€55) 		$184
(€156)
Local Transportation1 $9
(€7.75) 		$21
(€18) 		$40
(€34)
Food2 $27
(€23) 		$63
(€54) 		$138
(€117)
Entertainment1 $11
(€9.22) 		$25
(€22) 		$53
(€45)
Alcohol2 $2-6
(€2-5) 		$5-14
(€4-12) 		$9-27
(€8-23)

Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget

It's important to set realistic expectations for your travel budget. Many assume they can get by cheaply in Trieste, but most people don't enjoy traveling on a very tight budget. Think about how you like to travel, and whether you prefer resorts, hostels, or vacation rentals. Do activities like sightseeing and dining out matter to you? These factors will help shape your travel budget.

What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?

You might think you're a budget traveler, but unless you're willing to sacrifice many comforts, expect to spend a lot more than the average of $58 per day that backpackers typically manage.

Younger budget travelers sometimes stick to a shoestring budget, which usually means staying in hostel dorms, eating at budget restaurants or fast food, relying on public transportation or walking, and limiting activities to free attractions.

Luckily, Trieste has plenty of hostels, including ControVento Hostel, Hotello, and Casali Hostel. Here, you can enjoy budget dorm accommodation along with a friendly, social vibe, but amenities are quite limited. The city features reliable public transit, making it possible for budget travelers to avoid expensive taxis or rideshare options.

What Makes You an Average Traveler?

If you're a family or couple enjoying a vacation, you'll probably want to stay in a mid-range hotel, eat at well-liked restaurants, and check out significant museums and attractions that charge entry fees. When visiting Trieste, you'll want to see Castello di San Giusto, Castello di Miramare, or the Caves of Torri di Slivia. Most activities aren't free. So, you should realistically expect your daily budget to be around $144 per person, per day.

In Trieste, you can find a variety of hotels and vacation rentals. If you're traveling with others, you can share the costs of your hotel with a partner, friend, or children, which can help you save money. Families will want to seek out hotels and restaurants that are kid-friendly. Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione is a great choice for families, and Boutique Hotel Albero Nascosto is another great option. To discover more family- and couple-oriented hotels, visit our hotel guide for Trieste.

Looking to Travel in Luxury?

If you want an all encompassing getaway with top-notch amenities and exceptional service, get ready for a daily cost around $353. Staying in upscale hotels, dining at acclaimed restaurants, indulging in lavish activities, and using taxis or private drivers to navigate the city will require a more luxurious budget. Many luxury travelers also enjoy unique experiences such as Private Trieste Sightseeing Tour - offered by Viator.



Accommodation Budget in Trieste

Hotel prices in Trieste can vary significantly. Some hotels charge much higher rates but also offer more luxury and better amenities. During peak season, these prices rise even more. In the off-season, the average room costs around $95, while in peak summer season it jumps to an average of $177. Budget accommodations range from $71 to $278, but hostels are usually cheaper, especially in dorm rooms. Save money by traveling during the low or shoulder seasons, or by booking in advance and watching for deals.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid in Trieste for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $129 (€110). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $65 (€55) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.

  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $65
    €55
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $129
    €110

Hotels in Trieste

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Actual Hotel Prices in Trieste

The average hotel room price in Trieste based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $95 in the low season and $177 in the peak season. Below are the average prices for each budget category. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

The most affordable highest rated hotels in Trieste include:

  • Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione starting at $119
  • Grand Hotel Duchi d'Aosta starting at $167
  • Hotel Riviera & Maximilian's starting at $116
  • Urban Hotel Design starting at $108
  • Victoria Hotel Letterario starting at $93
Tips to Save Money on Accommodation in Trieste

Trieste's good public transit system can help keep accommodation costs low by staying farther out, but the extra transportation expenses and inconvenience may not be worth it if you're short on time.

Trieste is a great destination for families, and you'll want to find an apartment or larger accommodation when traveling with kids.

Traveling during the shoulder or low season, instead of summer, can save you money on accommodations and spare you the heavy tourist crowds.

Many visitors prefer to discover Trieste by walking, so it's best to find accommodations in a central location. However, this convenience may come with a higher cost.

The city's captivating old town is a big magnet for tourists. While accommodations in this area can be more expensive, they often have a unique charm and easy access to everything you need.


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Transportation Budget in Trieste

Getting around Trieste is easy thanks to its excellent public transportation. There are buses and trams to help you get around town. For an affordable and speedy option, public transit is your best bet, though taxis and rideshares are available for added convenience.

If you're someone who enjoys discovering a place on foot, you'll love it here. It's a hilly city, but it's also very walkable.

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Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • On average, past travelers have spent $21 (€18) per person, per day, on local transportation in Trieste. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Trieste is significantly more than public transportation.

  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $21
    €18

The nearest major airport is the Trieste-Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, located about 33 kilometers north of the city. The Polo Intermodale offers direct train service between the airport and Trieste Centrale stations, with an average journey of about 30 minutes. A bus service also runs between the airport and Trieste's bus station (next to the railway station), taking about 55 minutes. Taxis are also available. Other options for travel include long distance trains and buses from neighboring cities.

A few of the typical hotel transfers and transportation services include:

  • Transfer from Trieste to Venice Airport for $191 details
  • Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport for $80 details
  • Venice from Trieste Port - Transfer or Tour for Disembarking Ship for $261 details

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Food Budget in Trieste

Cuisine in Trieste is good, but it's not well known enough to draw in tourists for the restaurant scene. Still, there are a handful of excellent dining spots in the city to discover. It's hard to pinpoint exactly how to categorize the local cuisine. It's been influenced by the city's Austro-Hungarian past and you'll find Austrian, Slovenian, and even Croatian flavors. The food scene is often overlooked for more famous Italian cities, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot to enjoy. Make sure you try jota (a bean, potato, and sauerkraut stew), calandraca (a salted meat stew), and gulasch alla triestina (a local twist on goulash. The city is also a coffee capital in Italy.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While restaurant and meal prices in Trieste can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Trieste is $63 (€54) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.

  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $63
    €54

When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Trieste is around $63 (€54) per person, with previous travelers spending from $26 to $137. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.

Typical meal prices in Trieste are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $6 to $19
  • Lunch: $9 to $25
  • Dinner: $19 to $44
  • Coffee: $5
  • Fast Food or Street Food: $9

Local cuisine is reflective of the area's Slavic roots with many dishes consisting of pork, potatoes, cabbage, and stuffed pastries filled with meat for a savory snack or fruit for dessert. A few specialties include a traditional plate of boiled pork called caldaia, a type of dumpling stuffed with meats or fruits called gnocchi, a fish soup called brodetto, a creamy rice called risotto, and a soup called jota that is prepared with pork, potatoes, cabbage, and finely-ground beans. One dish that especially reflects the city's Hungarian roots is goulash, a stew of meat, paprika, and other spices, though the Trieste version omits potatoes and instead includes bread or polenta on the side. Another common side dish is chifeletti, bits of crescent-shaped fried dough made from mashed potatoes, butter, flour, and eggs. Sugar can be added to turn the dish into a dessert.

Within the city, cafes are also very popular. Beginning under Austria-Hungary in the coffee industry, Trieste is still known as the "coffee capital of Italy." On the outskirts of the city are also plenty of opportunities to sample wine, cheese, and pork products from local farms. These wineries are known as "osmicas," after the Slovenian word for eight, since under the Austro-Hungarian Empire farmers were only allowed to open them for eight days each year.

Food & Dining Tips

If you're traveling with kids, search for restaurants that offer a children's menu. This can save you a lot of money since these dishes are usually cheaper. Keep in mind that some places may not list their kids' options, so make sure to ask the server.

A lot of hotels include breakfast in their price, but some may add it as an extra charge. The price and quality can differ from one hotel to the next. Being aware of this ahead of time can help you figure out if you'll need to shell out more money. The hotel buffet could be delicious, or you might opt for a more affordable treat at a nearby bakery or cafe.

Fill up a water bottle rather than buying drinks every chance you get. It's also kinder to the earth.

Before embarking on a tour, ensure you know which meals are included. You might have to pay for some food yourself, and that can add to your travel expenses.

If you want to experience the culture in Trieste, a food tour or cooking class is a great way to do it. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. A few of the best culinary activities here include:

  • 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes for $298 details
  • Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia for $154 details
  • Unique Food Tour with Local Flavors and Tastings for $90 details

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Sightseeing and Activities Budget in Trieste

It's clear why Trieste attracts visitors, considering its family-friendly activities, romance, museums and attractions, and food.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Sightseeing activities, entertainment, and entrance tickets in Trieste typically cost an average of $25 (€22) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $25
    €22

Here are a few of the most popular sights with their prices:

  • Castello di San Giusto for €6
  • Castello di Miramare for €12
  • The Caves of Torri di Slivia for €16.50
  • The Civic Museum of Natural History for €5.50
  • Piazza della Borsa (Free)
  • Canale Grande (Free)
  • The Roman Theatre of Trieste (Free)
  • Piazza Unità d'Italia (Free)
  • Trieste Cathedral (Free)
  • The Revoltella Museum for €9

One of the best attractions of Trieste is its architecture, which dates back to Austro-Hungarian rule. Many elaborate designs can especially be found in the buildings of the main square, Piazza Unita d’Italia, including the Pittori Palace, Town Hall, and the Government House. Another impressive site for architecture is the Trieste Cathedral, which showcases frescoes and mosaics built on Roman ruins. The cathedral sits on a hilltop and dates to the 14th century. Other Roman architecture can be seen at the Arco di Riccardo gate, which was built into Roman walls in 33 AD, and at the Roman Theatre which rests on a slope facing the sea and was also built in the 1st century. Finally, one of the largest monuments is probably the Castello di San Giusto. Its grounds encompass the castle, a temple, church, Roman forum, and a garden, amongst other things. On site is also a museum that showcases art and history.

Trieste is also home to many additional museums that delve into the history, art, and culture of the area and beyond. Museo Revoltella, for example, houses one of Italy's finest collections of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. The Museo di Storia, Arte e Orto Lapidario (or the Museum of History and Art and Lapidary Garden) features a large exhibition of archaeological, art, and historical findings from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and pre-Roman antiquity, while the Museo di Storia Naturale houses zoological, botanical, geological, paleontological, and mineralogical collections.



Trieste is a city whose main attractions can be explored on foot. Walking is a great way to admire the city's unique Hungarian architecture and experience its winding medieval avenues. Sightsee any of the landmarks mentioned above and spend hours traveling back in time with the collections held at Trieste's museums. Visitors are also sometimes permitted to view the panorama from the top of the Vittoria Light, or Victory Lighthouse, or they can take a day trip just north of the city to see Miramare Castle, whose grounds include an extensive cliff and seashore park right along the coast.

A nice way to explore destinations in Trieste is with local tours that last just a few hours. This way you can see as much as possible in an efficient way with knowledgable guides. Prices vary by the type of activity or tour, the dates, and the size of the group. Here are a few of the highest rated tours by previous visitors:

  • Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran for $143 details
  • Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle - Private Tour from Trieste for $251 details
  • Trieste E-Bike Tour: Old Town, Miramare Castle and Gelato for $151 details

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Nightlife Budget in Trieste

In terms of nightlife, Trieste has a few activities available, but it doesn't match the energy of other sought-after destinations. While it's not known as a party destination, there is a laid-back nightlife scene that usually involves a late night enjoying drinks at a local bar with friends. Many establishments blur the café and bar concepts, but you'll find a number of lively bars west of Piazza Unità in the trendy Cavana neighborhood. There always seems to be something new in the area worth checking out.

Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $9.39 (€8.00) on nightlife and alcoholic beverages in Trieste per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $9.39
    €8.00
Nightlife Tips

Enjoying the nightlife is always a highlight, but cutting back on drinks can really help you save money on your travels.

When drinking at night, be mindful of your surroundings, as pickpockets and other crimes can happen. Stay safe by sticking with a group of trusted people.

Nightlife activities and tasting tours are popular in Trieste. A few favorites from other travelers include:

  • Wine Tasting with Cold Cuts for $36 details
  • Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste for $182 details
  • Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran for $143 details

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Travel cost data last updated: Aug 15, 2025

Budgeting and Travel Tips for Trieste

  • To save money, take advantage of the free activities. Some of the top free activities include:
    • Piazza della Borsa
    • Canale Grande
    • The Roman Theatre of Trieste
    • Piazza Unità d'Italia
    • Trieste Cathedral
  • Prices generally surge and the city fills up during the peak season in summer. To enjoy some savings and a less crowded atmosphere, aim to visit during the shoulder or low seasons.
  • By opting for a more leisurely travel pace, you can save money while enjoying the area's beauty. If you try to squeeze too many activities into your schedule, expenses can climb quickly. On the other hand, slowing down often allows for a more enjoyable and cost-effective experience.

Budgeting Challenges

  • When you're on the go with young kids, opting for a private vehicle or taxi is likely the way to go. Sometimes, avoiding the hassle of public transportation is worth the extra cost.
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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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