Coffee is one of the things that Italy, a famous foodie destination as it is, is famous for. Not only does it have excellent coffee and a distinct and fascinating coffee culture – which we have discussed at length for those who want to know how to order and drink their coffee without sticking out like a sore thumb in Italy – but coffee is also pretty inexpensive in Italy. So, it’s good news if you’re a caffeine fiend always looking forward to your next coffee fix or if you’re a serious foodie who likes to properly delve into the food and beverages of a place while on holidays – those who book a vacation rental in Italy can expect to spend relatively little for some great coffee.
But how much, exactly, can you expect to pay for coffee while exploring during a stay in one of our holiday rentals in Italy? Well, of course, it’s going to vary a little bit from place to place, big cities to small towns, touristy areas to local hangouts, chain stores to tiny family-run businesses, and more. However, on average, you can expect coffee to almost always cost less than two euros.
Espresso is the main bread and butter of coffee sales in “bars,” in Italy (small cafés where there is a coffee bar, at which a majority of customers order and then quickly drink their espresso before moving on with their day) and is the least expensive option, costing between €1.00 and €1.20 at most pretty much nationwide. Even if you book a vacation rental in Rome, where one might expect things to be far more expensive than in other parts of the country, it is uncommon for an espresso to cost much more than a euro.
When it comes to cappuccino and other milky kinds of coffees, such as a cappuccino, that require more time and effort to make, still you can expect to usually pay between €1.20 and €1.50.
Pastries are also inexpensive in these cafés and bars, usually around €1.50 so for an authentic, delicious, and cheap breakfast on holiday in Italy, do as the Italians do and grab your coffee and pastry at the bar!