How much spending money for 9 days in the south of France and Italy?

Whereabouts SoF though? You can easily spend that in some of the big towns down there - beach front is always expensive. Go for Brasseries rather than Restos.

Also, find your local market for fresh food here https://marketsinfrance.com/french-market-day listed by Departement. I'm assuming you'll be in 83 Var or 06 Alpes Maritimes, possibly 13 BdR depending on where you start.

The south of France and Italy are generally very expensive, meals out especially. However as you're not planning to eat out all the time and you're on your own, I think that's plenty. As others have said, bring a credit card in case you have something unpredictable to pay for. Have a lovely time, it's a wonderful part of the world!

I never understand these threads because there is no obvious answer. Some would spend more; some would spend less.
You don't really need to take "spending money" anyway - if you have credit and debit cards, they'll work fine in Europe - not like the olden days of taking travellers cheques 😂

That seems a lot for one person! We did a week in Croatia for three of us, few meals out, days out to aquarium and Dino park and some sightseeing and went spent around £650 for 8 days.

It depends. Food in shops is more expensive than the UK. Eating out (including wine) is a little cheaper than the UK so it works out similar overall. And you don’t need to give big tips!

Food generally is cheaper than UK

If it's just you then £100 per day should be ample IMO.

We put a specific amount of money on our revolute card, so yes, we take a specific amount but could always transfer more of we needed to.

We have just done 9 days in Gran Canaria and spent £1200 for both of us, eating out every night, a couple of lunches out but mainly had sandwchiches and crisps at the apartment for lunch. Plenty of drinks both out and in the apartment, so essentially, I think you'll have plenty!

It’s enough, but you don’t need all that in cash. I would take 200 in cash and spend the rest on card.

Sounds like plenty, but only you know what your typical spending patterns are, ie fixed price deal vs spendy fine dining with wine from the expensive end of the list.

I'd just make sure I had at least two payment cards where I could access money that didn't charge currency loading/fees, spend as I saw fit but I don't generally buy/eat things that looked overly expensive, I wouldn't think it as having 'spending money' or a budget as such because I'd not expect to get through that amount of money in 9 days.

I remember in Rome a couple of years ago, a pizza/pasta with wine dinner was less than it would have been in the UK - this was a nice local restaurant in a side street, not the touristy ones in the big square.

I suppose you’re talking about car racing in Italy, not horses.
So you’ll be in the Monza area? Not great on public transport or cheap restaurants. You’ll probably need to budget for taxis.
Any sort of restaurant has risen in price in the last few years. Even a pizza is €20+.
I think your budget is doable if you alternate low and high spend days but not particularly generous.

Presumably you have a credit card so just use that if you run out. Get one that doesn’t charge for transactions abroad.

We spent a fortune on food when we visited a couple of years ago…..last year the same. More expensive each time we travel. Average at least 100 euros a day for the basics…..enjoy your travels.

Keep in mind that you have to pay entry for museums in France and Italy. They’re usually a bit cheaper if you pre-book online. Other incidental costs like coffees and even €2 for a public toilet can add up!

I think your budget is spot on. £100 a day for food and trips isn’t excessive. Food in the south of France is expensive. In fact, it can often be cheaper to eat out than to prepare a meal yourself. You could do it cheaper but you’re on holiday and don’t want to just eat toast for breakfast every day!

That's plenty for one person. We've regularly gone to France (all over, including the south) as a family over the years and have done it on £1500 for a family of four for 14 nights. Admittedly this was largely self catering, but you can find some lovely restaurants, lower priced, if you stay away from tourist traps. For example, in Nice, head to the old town back streets for a meal. But honestly, on your budget you could afford some pricier ones if you wanted.

Having been to both countries recently food was largely the same price as here (though wine was cheaper!), I'd say 50-60 euro for food per day then museums were anywhere between 5-20 euro, we book popular ones in advance. Public transport is cheap compared to the UK so that would be a couple of euros a day.

I'd say £1k would give you plenty of money with extra left over for some shopping! Everything is card payments now in my experience but I'd take £20 euro in case you need change for a bus or to use a public bathroom.

If you are going to the races, which course? Food and wine should be reasonable, just don't be tempted to blow too much on the betting. Two days racing, 1× races, easily €120.

Have a great time.

It also depends where you are in tne South of France and Italy and what your expectations are

We are currently in Toulouse and it is possibe to eat and drink well here fsirly reasonably, lots of fixed price menus and many bars do a happy hour in early to mid evening.

If you have an apartment the town market hslls are good places to buy food quite reasonably as well.

We interrailed as a family of 6 over Easter. Kids aged 7 to 14. We'd paid our travel and accommodation in advance, so paid for food / museums / ice creams / souvenirs out. We spent about £1600 in 8 days. Had a couple of Maccies and a couple of accommodation carpet picnics but yes, £1000 for just you is completely do-able.

I just had a Revolut card on my phone app and paid by tapping everywhere. Only came unstuck with a local bus journey and even that I could have done online in advance if I had spoken better German 😂 As was I just withdrew some Euros from a cashpoint nearby.

Then surely if it’s all you have it doesn’t matter whether anyone else thinks it is or isn’t enough?

It’s an incredibly expensive area but I think it’s just about enough. Have a great time.

That sounds a crazy amount of money to be spending over 9 days when you are on your own. The two big spends on trips is alcohol and food. You seem to have sorted food. If you are on your own you can’t be spending too much on alcohol because you need to stay safe.

Do some research about the places you are going to so that you are not wasting too much on escorted day tours. If you are going in the near future you might need to Google “how can I keep cool in France and Italy?”

oh and take Factor 50 and travel insurance

Do people “take” a specific amount of money now? Surely you just have a card?