Italian Phrase
Quanto costano i biglietti?
Meaning
A direct question asking for the price of tickets, whether for a train, a concert, a museum, or any other event. The phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
When to use
Use this sentence at ticket counters, online booking pages, or when you’re negotiating with a friend about how much each person should pay for a shared ticket. It works for any type of ticket—transport, cinema, theater, museum, etc.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quantocostanoibiglietti?
Quanto (interrogative adverb)
Used to ask about quantity or price; it does not change with gender or number.
costano (verb costare)
Third‑person plural present of costare ‘to cost’; matches the plural noun ‘biglietti’.
i (definite article)
Plural masculine article that agrees with ‘biglietti’.
biglietti (noun)
Masculine plural of ‘biglietto’, meaning ‘ticket’.
🗨In Conversation
Quanto costano i biglietti?
How much do the tickets cost?
Costano dieci euro ciascuno.
They cost ten euros each.
✕Common Mistakes
Quanto costa i biglietti?
The verb must agree with the plural noun ‘biglietti’; use ‘costano’ not ‘costa’.
Quanto costano il biglietti?
The article must be plural to match ‘biglietti’; use ‘i’ not ‘il’.
Quanti costano i biglietti?
‘Quanti’ is used for countable nouns, not for asking price. Use ‘quanto’.
↔Alternatives
Che prezzo hanno i biglietti?
What price do the tickets have?
Quanto valgono i biglietti?
How much are the tickets worth?
Quanto devo pagare per i biglietti?
How much do I have to pay for the tickets?
Cultural Tip
In Italy it’s polite to preface the question with ‘Mi scusi’ (Excuse me) or ‘Per favore’ (Please), especially in formal settings like museums or train stations. Also, note that prices are usually quoted per ticket, not per group, so you may need to ask for a total if buying for several people.