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How do I visit Italy with minimal cost? Rome would be my first preference.

posted by EliseKiefer

Jeanne and friends love to travel to Italy.Actally going to England and Scotland next summer with girl friends.

posted by JamesPetullo
over 3 years ago

Me too.

Go off season. Start with a good pair of walking shoes, a rail pass, find out where the hostels and bargain hotels are (and be prepared to share bathrooms), and buy as much food as possible at grocery stores rather than restaurants. Then pare down your list of places to visit and make some hard choices.

posted by MarketMama
over 3 years ago

Check out travel deals at my.modernitalian.org

posted by ModernItalian
over 3 years ago

A rail pass is a really good idea - and we always use Venere.com for accommodation. In Rome, a couple of years ago we stayed in Trastavere, a wonderful old section, walking distance to the Vatican, Colosseum and the Forum, with good tram connections around the City. We rented an apartment and self-catered buying our food in the markets. We have done the same in Florence and Venice too. The Mercato Centrale in Florence and the Venice fish market are just fabulous and cheap too.

Michael

posted by Sebastian08
over 3 years ago

go online and find a family with a room to rent. Many times you can rent an apartment if you do not wish to share a home with a family. Alternatively, you might consider a home exchange or a hospitality exchange. Self catering cuts expenses a good bit.

cliff