Can you bargain in Florence?

Most vendors—unless they are from a brick-and-mortar store—will haggle a little on prices. Don't expect them to go down 50%, but they might go down 10% or so. The food vendors, however, do not haggle. The price you see is what you pay.

Should you haggle in Florence?

Although it's acceptable to haggle with the street vendors, the small, quality boutiques have fixed prices and they do not negotiate. Still, if you know where to shop, the price will be worth it.

Is Florence cheap or expensive?

It's no secret that Florence can be a very expensive place to live in or to visit. With soaring accommodation prices, tourist traps around every corner, and many costs reflecting the high demand, money can disappear very quickly.

Can you negotiate on Ponte Vecchio?

However keep in mind that you can negotiate and you also get taxes back.

How much money do I need in Florence?

For budget-minded travelers, it costs around €55-€90/day to visit Florence. These prices are based on what you'll need to visit the city comfortably as a budget traveler. If you want to upgrade your accommodations, add another €70-€110/night depending on your stay.

FLORENCE, Italy (Tuscany) - Can You Afford It? (Prices & Costs)

How much is a cup of coffee in Florence?

Florence: an expensive coffee but with some exceptions

While the average cost of a cup consumed at the counter is around 1.09 euro, there are some bars and cafés where you can still enjoy a good coffee for less than 1 euro.

Is Florence an expensive city to visit?

Unfortunately Florence is an expensive town to visit (and to live in), ranking among the three most expensive of Italy, along with Venice and Milan.

Is it OK to bargain in Italy?

Most vendors—unless they are from a brick-and-mortar store—will haggle a little on prices. Don't expect them to go down 50%, but they might go down 10% or so. The food vendors, however, do not haggle. The price you see is what you pay.

Is haggling okay in Italy?

In Italy, as a general rule, the prices of goods and services are those displayed or indicated in price lists/on menus: it is not customary to haggle over the price when purchasing an item. However, there are fairs and markets where it is possible to negotiate with traders.

How to negotiate in Italy?

Be diplomatic and avoid direct confrontations. The course of the discussions is often circular, i.e. individual points are taken up time and again and, if there is too great a disagreement, they are dropped until an agreement can be reached one step at a time.

Do I need cash in Florence Italy?

For that reason it's good to carry a bit of cash around with you, especially since many smaller establishments outside the main centres do not accept credit cards. When paying for a cappuccino at a bar for example, it's best to pay with smaller change.

What is the best time to go to Florence?

Considering the weather, we would say Florence's (and Tuscany's) best travel months (also its busiest and most expensive) are April, May, June, September, and October. These months combine the convenience of peak season with pleasant weather.

What is the most expensive part of Florence?

Florence neighborhood: San Niccolò

The upscale vibe of the neighbourhood means that you should expect everything to be more expensive than in the rest of the city, from rents to restaurant and bar prices.

Can you wear jeans in Florence?

Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals. Unless you're going to a very fancy restaurant, dark jeans or other slacks are acceptable.

Is tipping expected in Florence?

In restaurants, tipping is not required or expected. However, it can be nice to leave a couple coins (5-10% tip) if you had top-notch service or are with a bigger group that ordered a lot of food. However, be sure to check your bill to see if service was already included.

Is 3 nights in Florence too much?

Three days in Florence isn't a huge amount of time. While the city may be small in size, there are countless fantastic things to do, including several huge museums where you could easily spend an entire day alone.

What is considered impolite in Italy?

And please, do not burp or fart in public, it is considered extremely rude. Also, loud swearing and drinking alcohol from a bottle while walking the street, is frowned upon. Most Italians like some alcohol, but usually avoid to get drunk. Public scenes of drunkenness are much less tolerated than in other countries.

Why is tipping not a thing in Italy?

If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

Is it rude not to tip in Italy?

Is tipping expected in Italy? First off, tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected, but if you do decide to do so, the gesture is a very clear indicator that you appreciated the service provided.

What is the Italian style of negotiation?

Nev- ertheless, Italians often employ distributive and contingency bargaining. While the buyer is in a su- perior position, both sides in a business deal own the responsibility to reach agreement. They expect long-term commitments from their business partners and will focus mostly on long-term benefits.

Do people barter in Italy?

Italy and France are not third world countries and do not have a haggling tradition. If you go to the large (or small) flea markets you might try to negotiate a lower price but I would feel that I was very rude if I tried to do that in a shop.

Is it better to have cash in Italy?

By law, every business in Italy must be able to take cards. In practice about 95% of them do. You hardly need any cash at all. You can use your credit or debit card wherever there is a PoS (point of sale) machine.

How many days in Florence is enough?

If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer – especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.

Is Rome or Florence cheaper?

COST. Italy may not be the cheapest destination to visit, particularly in touristy cities like Florence and Rome, so manage your budget and your expectations before departing. As the capital though, Rome will always be more expensive.

Is Florence a walkable city?

Most of the city centre is closed off to cars, which makes it easy to wander Florence on foot and take detours down intriguing side streets.