Mid-Range Travel Guide: Sicily

Accommodation

$60-140 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, agriturismos, or entire Airbnb apartments

Food & Dining

$35-75 per day

Mix of local trattorias, seafood restaurants, wine bars, gelaterias, and some tourist-area dining

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Combination of public transport, occasional taxis, car rental for day trips, intercity buses

Activities

$30-80 per day

Paid attractions, guided tours, wine tastings, boat excursions, archaeological sites with audio guides

Eat at local markets and neighborhood bakeries instead of tourist-center restaurants (typically 40-60% cheaper)

Use regional buses and trains instead of taxis or rental cars (usually 70-80% savings on transportation)

Visit free beaches and hiking trails rather than paid beach clubs (saves $15-40 per day)

Buy groceries and prepare some meals yourself, especially breakfast (reduces food costs by 30-50%)

Book accommodation in residential neighborhoods rather than historic centers (typically 25-40% lower rates)

Visit museums and archaeological sites on free entry days or with discount cards

Travel during shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October) for 20-35% savings on accommodation

Eating only in tourist areas near major attractions (typically 100-150% markup over neighborhood prices)

Relying entirely on taxis instead of public transport (can cost 4-6 times more for similar journeys)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season (often 50-100% higher than advance bookings)

Not researching free activities like beaches, hiking trails, and local festivals (missing $20-50 daily savings)