Splitting expenses on a Florence trip - what to budget, how to settle up
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Uffizi reservations, bistecca alla fiorentina, and a Tuscan day trip with a designated driver.
Florence is the Italian capital of pre-booked tickets and high-priced steaks. The Uffizi requires advance booking (€25 + €4 fee), the Accademia is the same, and a bistecca alla fiorentina is sold by weight at €60–€80/kg - meaning a steak for 4 can be €100+ before sides. Group splits get tricky when one person doesn't eat red meat and another wants the entire bistecca for themselves.
Realistic per-person daily budget
Local currency: Euro (EUR)
| Category | Per person, per day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €75–€120 | Oltrarno or Santa Croce apartment for 4; central hotels run €180–€280/night. |
| Food and drinks | €50–€80 | Bistecca dinner with wine (€55–€75 per person), schiacciata lunch (€7–€10), gelato (€3–€5). |
| Transport | €2–€8 | Florence centre is walkable. Buses €1.70 single. Tram T2 from airport €1.70. |
| Activities and entrances | €30–€55 | Uffizi €29 advance, Accademia €26 advance, Duomo combo €30, Boboli Gardens €11. |
Common shared-expense scenarios in Florence
Recommended split mode for Florence
Sample 3-day itinerary with expense touchpoints
Best for groups of …
Best for groups of 4–6. Trattorie cap at 6–8 for reservations; Uffizi timed slots cap at 12 per entry.
Currency notes
Eurozone. Coperto (€2–€4 per person) is standard. Tipping 5–10% optional. Contactless widely accepted; bring some cash for tiny pasticcerie and gelaterie. Avoid Mercato Centrale upstairs for tourist-priced meals - eat downstairs at the stalls instead.
Florence is a city of pre-booked attractions and bills-by-weight. Plan the tickets early, log them as soon as bought, and use exact splits at every meal.
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