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

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dtmf · 01/07/2026 07:12

I’m off to the south of France and Italy in the summer.

I’m away for nine days in total - but that’s including one travel day between France and Italy, and two days at the racing. So those are automatically cheaper days because I’ll take a picnic.

I’m staying in Airbnbs, and don’t plan on eating every meal out - I’ll try and do at least one a day at the apartment/packed to take with me. Whether that’s breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I think I’ll be taking about £1,000, plus £200 emergency spending money. Accommodation and all travel is paid for.

Is this enough?

YABU - you’ll need way more

YANBU - plenty

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dtmf · 01/07/2026 07:29

travailtotravel · 01/07/2026 07:29

Fixed price menus in France are around 30€ dinner for 3 courses, a 2 course lunch €15-20. Glass of wine c €6. Use the SNCF app for trains if you can pre-book. If you're planning picnics take a reusable plastic box and a sports with you?

£1k is loads.
Also to say in France its a total joy to sit alone for dinner as its really common!

I’m definitely going to take something for a picnic - thinking those little collapsible ones might work?

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travailtotravel · 01/07/2026 07:29

Fixed price menus in France are around 30€ dinner for 3 courses, a 2 course lunch €15-20. Glass of wine c €6. Use the SNCF app for trains if you can pre-book. If you're planning picnics take a reusable plastic box and a sports with you?

£1k is loads.
Also to say in France its a total joy to sit alone for dinner as its really common!

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dtmf · 01/07/2026 07:21

catslovehairties · 01/07/2026 07:19

Why do you think you can’t survive on £1200 for 9 days? 🙄

I just know how fast money seems to evaporate when you’re on holiday

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catslovehairties · 01/07/2026 07:19

Why do you think you can’t survive on £1200 for 9 days? 🙄

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dtmf · 01/07/2026 07:19

moleeye · 01/07/2026 07:18

Is it just you? Are you hiring a car? Doing any sightseeing which requires paying for etc? £1000 for one person for essentially 7 days worth of food seems like a crazy amount of money to me!

Just me. There’s a couple of days of sightseeing in Italy, but that’ll be done via public transport, maybe some museums?

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moleeye · 01/07/2026 07:18

Is it just you? Are you hiring a car? Doing any sightseeing which requires paying for etc? £1000 for one person for essentially 7 days worth of food seems like a crazy amount of money to me!

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