As with any city, you can travel to Venice not only with a gold card, but also on a modest budget. Read reviews about visiting Venice — both from those who stayed in luxury and those who opted for a hostel room. They are generally positive.
Let’s roughly estimate how much a stay in Venice of different levels might cost.
A hostel room will cost on average from 30–50 EUR per night (shared bathroom). In 3-star hotels — from 100–150 EUR.
Dining: Having lunch at a restaurant will cost you around 30-40 EUR. If you opt for pizza and coffee at affordable cafes, you should expect to spend at least 15 EUR.
If you are planning a vacation for two in Venice, you will most likely want to experience a ride on the local water transport. The most expensive option is the gondola, and a romantic gondola ride will cost you at least 80 EUR. However, considering that the city is small and the canals are equipped with numerous bridges (over 400), you can save a significant amount of money by exploring Venice on foot.
Another important expense that all visitors to Venice encounter is the cost of visiting local attractions, including churches. Entrance fees for various sites can range from 2 to 18 EUR per person.
Optional though possible shopping expenses also start at several dozen euros — even if you limit yourself to souvenirs only.
