Comparison · Florence vs Verona · Italy
Florence vs Verona
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Florence for Renaissance art and Brunelleschi's dome; choose Verona for Arena di Verona, Opera festival and lower day-to-day costs. Verona is generally less expensive, and the two are about 187 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 187 km
- Less expensive
- Verona
- Best time for Florence
- April–May and September–October
- Best time for Verona
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Florence | Verona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Known for | Renaissance art, Brunelleschi's dome and Michelangelo's David | Arena di Verona, Opera festival and Romeo and Juliet |
| Best time to visit | April–May and September–October | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $180–$320 | $150–$270 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 11°C (52°F) | January, 6°C (43°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 7 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | FLR, PSA, BLQ | VRN, VCE, BGY |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Florence for…
Renaissance art and Brunelleschi's dome. Florence fits the Duomo, the Uffizi, Michelangelo's David and the Ponte Vecchio into a historic centre you can cross on foot in about 25 minutes. Most visitors stay between Santa Maria Novella station and Santa Croce, with the Oltrarno across the Arno for…
Choose Verona for…
Arena di Verona, Opera festival and lower day-to-day costs. Verona sits in a loop of the Adige river between Venice and Lake Garda, and its compact, UNESCO-listed centre layers a 1st-century Roman arena, medieval squares built by the della Scala lords and Renaissance palazzi. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made it…
Top sights compared
| # | Florence | Verona |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Cathedral (Duomo) | Arena di Verona |
| 2 | Uffizi Gallery | Opera at the Arena |
| 3 | Galleria dell'Accademia | Piazza delle Erbe |
| 4 | Ponte Vecchio | Torre dei Lamberti |
| 5 | Piazzale Michelangelo | Piazza dei Signori and the Scaliger Tombs |
Food compared
| Florence | Verona |
|---|---|
| Bistecca alla fiorentina | Risotto all'Amarone |
| Lampredotto | Risotto al tastasal |
| Ribollita | Bigoli |
| Schiacciata | Pastissada de caval |
Which is cheaper?
Verona is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $150–$270 per person there, against $180–$320 in Florence (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Verona on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Florence and Verona are about 187 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Florence and 3 in Verona.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Florence or Verona cheaper?
Verona is usually less expensive: about $150–$270 a day mid-range against $180–$320 (estimates).
+Is Florence or Verona better for a first trip?
Pick Florence for Renaissance art and Brunelleschi's dome, or Verona for Arena di Verona, Opera festival and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Florence from Verona?
About 187 km in a straight line.