Verona travel cost guide

The northern Italian city of Romeo and Juliet, with the Roman Arena at its heart; famous for its summer opera festival, Amarone wine and risotto.

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Verona trip

When to visit Verona

June–September

See the Arena opera festival in the Roman amphitheatre. source

September–October

Valpolicella harvest time — good for local food and wine. source

Weather: April–June and September–October are best; the Arena opera festival runs June–September, and July–August is hot. source

Times to avoid: Juliet’s House requires online booking — buy tickets in advance. source

Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.

Don't miss in Verona

1. Arena di Verona A 1st-century Roman amphitheatre still used for summer opera; under-14s accompanied by an adult enter free. source
2. Juliet’s House The medieval house with the famous balcony; online booking is required. source
3. Risotto all’Amarone Verona’s signature risotto made with Valpolicella’s Amarone wine. source

Where to stay in Verona

Old Town (Piazza Bra / Piazza delle Erbe)

The heart of town, a walk from the Arena and Juliet’s House.

Around Porta Nuova Station

Handy for trains and the airport bus.

What to eat in Verona

• Risotto all’Amarone — Risotto made with Amarone wine and Vialone Nano rice
• Pastissada de Caval — Slow-cooked horse-meat stew in red wine, served with polenta or gnocchi
• Pandoro — Verona’s star-shaped Christmas sweet bread

Verona tips and things to watch out for

Verona travel tips

• Airport to city: the Airlink bus (line 199) reaches Porta Nuova station in about 15 minutes, with card payment on board; city bus singles cost more when bought on board. source

Good to know in Italy

• At an Italian café, counter and table-service prices may differ; check the menu before ordering. source
• Validate a Trenitalia regional paper single ticket at the station before departure. Digital regional tickets are validated automatically according to their type. source

Watch out for in Italy

• Pickpocketing is very common at sights and on transit in Rome, Florence and Venice. source
• Many Italian historic centres have limited-traffic zones (ZTL). Check signs and permit rules before driving in with a rental car. source

General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.

Restaurant prices for Verona are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Italy.

Verona attraction & theme park tickets

Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.

• Arena di Verona (Adult): €12.00 · child €0.00

Estimate a 1-night, 2-day Verona trip

Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Verona. Price data as of 2026-10-18.