Budget - Real numbers

How much does a Rapallo-Portofino vacation really cost?

Total transparency: real numbers for a Tigullio vacation. How much accommodation, meals, transport, activities cost. Differences between high/low season, Rapallo vs Portofino, couple vs family. Verified numbers based on current 2026 prices.

Detailed budget

Week for 2 people in low season.

AccommodationEUR 350-500 (vacation rental 7 nights)
FoodEUR 200-300 (restaurants + home cooking)
TransportEUR 80-120 (trains, boats, ferries)
ActivitiesEUR 50-100 (museums, events, entries)

Indicative total: EUR 680-1020 for 2 people, week, low season (Nov-April). Mid-season add 20%. Peak doubles total.

Destination comparison

Rapallo vs Portofino: real cost differences.

Rapallo (recommended base)

  • Vacation rental: EUR 70-100/night low, 150-250 peak
  • Mid hotel: EUR 90-130/night
  • Trattoria lunch: EUR 25-40/person
  • Mid dinner: EUR 35-50/person
  • Aperitivo: EUR 8-12

Portofino (day trip)

  • Vacation rental: EUR 250-400/night low, 500-800 peak
  • Mid hotel: EUR 350-600/night
  • Mid lunch: EUR 50-80/person
  • Mid dinner: EUR 80-150/person
  • Aperitivo: EUR 15-25

Families

Week for 4 people (typical family).

Vacation rental 4 guests low: EUR 80-130/night. One week: EUR 560-910. Food for 4: EUR 400-600 (mix restaurants and cooking). Transport: EUR 120-180. Activities: EUR 80-150. Total: EUR 1160-1840 low season. Money-saving tips.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Week spending?

2 people low season EUR 700-1200. 4 people EUR 1200-1800. Peak doubles.

Sleep in Portofino?

Only special occasions. Costs 3-5x more than Rapallo for same accessibility.

Period matters?

Peak doubles prices. May, June, September, October best compromise.

Portofino day from Rapallo?

Transport EUR 6-13. Lunch EUR 30-80/person. Castle EUR 5. Total EUR 80-200/day for 2.

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