Dolomites Trip Costs: What to Budget (3–7 Days)
The Dolomites can be affordable or surprisingly expensive—depending on where you stay, how much you drive, and how many lifts you take.
This guide breaks down Dolomites trip costs for a 3–7 day stay, including accommodation, transport, food, and realistic daily budgets.
I’ve planned and paid for multiple Dolomites trips of different lengths and base these estimates on real spending, not averages pulled from booking sites.
Dolomites Trip Costs: What to Budget (3–7 Days)
1. Accommodation
Luxury: €420–€750+ per night
Mid-range: €180–€350
Budget/apartments: €90–€160
Regions with higher prices: Cortina, Corvara, Ortisei
Regions with lower prices: Dobbiaco, San Candido, Santa Cristina
2. Food & Drink
Hut lunch: €12–€22
Dinner (mid-range): €20–€40 pp
Dinner (hotel half-board): included, excellent value
Coffee + strudel: €6–€10
3. Transport
Rental car: €45–€80/day
Fuel: €1.85–€2.10 per litre
Toll roads: €12–€20 each direction (depending on route)
4. Cable Cars & Lifts
Prices vary widely:
Standard lifts: €15–€28 return
Premium lifts (Seceda, Lagazuoi, Alpe di Siusi): €24–€38
Family of 4: expect €70–€100 for a lift-heavy day
5. Parking
€0–€12 depending on the area
Tre Cime + Lago di Braies: €18–€48 depending on season/time
6. Extras
Spa day passes: €35–€90
Buses/shuttles: €4–€16
Museum entry: €8–€12
Total Budget Examples
3-Day Trip
Budget: €450–€800
Mid-range: €950–€1,650
Luxury: €1,800–€3,200
5-Day Trip
Budget: €750–€1,350
Mid-range: €1,600–€2,900
Luxury: €3,100–€5,400
7-Day Trip
Budget: €1,150–€1,900
Mid-range: €2,300–€4,100
Luxury: €4,500–€7,500
How to Save Money
Stay in apartments in Dobbiaco or Santa Cristina
Use hotel half-board
Group lift days
Avoid peak August
Choose villages just outside the main hubs
Plan Smarter
Compare regions with my Dolomites Region Guide
Get practical tips with my 40 Tips Guide
Or get custom planning tailored to your dates: dolomitesjourney.com
