We compared the regular prices of 1,866 Valentino styles on Valentino’s own websites in October 2026, in the 10 of our countries with Valentino boutiques (there are none in Portugal). For US shoppers, 98% of the styles sold in both Italy and the US were at least 15% cheaper in Italy after the tax refund. The typical (median) saving was 33%.
The euro countries print the same price. Italy, Valentino’s home, comes out about a point ahead because its refund is a little bigger; Spain, France and Germany are within a point of it. Outside Europe, Japan is about a quarter cheaper for US shoppers.
How much you save, by country
Typical saving for shoppers who live in:
| Shopping in | US | UK | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 33% | 22% | 28% |
| Spain | 32% | 21% | 27% |
| France | 32% | 21% | 27% |
| Germany | 32% | 20% | 26% |
| Japan | 24% | 12% | 18% |
| South Korea | 19% | 5% | 12% |
| Australia | 15% | 1% | 9% |
| UK | 14% | – | 7% |
| Canada | 7% | none | – |
Regular prices from Valentino’s websites in October 2026, converted at the European Central Bank’s rates of 16 October 2026. US and Canadian prices include the average sales tax (7.53% and 12.3%), as the app does.
Two examples
The Valentino Garavani Rockstud small crossbody bag in pony-effect calfskin (WB0T05AWT) was €1,600 in Italy, US$2,150 in the US, £1,490 in the UK and CA$2,710 in Canada. For a US shopper that’s about US$2,312 at home with sales tax and about US$1,557 in Italy after the refund: 33% less. A UK shopper pays about £1,168 instead of £1,490 (22% less), a Canadian about CA$2,205 instead of CA$3,043 (28% less).
The Rockstud caged pump 65mm (WS0375VNW) was €980 in Italy and US$1,190 in the US: 25% less for a US shopper, 21% for a UK shopper (£910 at home) and 22% for a Canadian (CA$1,550).
The tax refund in Italy
- Italian prices include 22% VAT. If you live outside the EU, you can claim it back.
- You need to spend more than €70 on one invoice. Ask for a tax-free form at the till and show your passport.
- Before you check your bags, take the goods, invoices and passport to customs (or the refund company’s desk) for the digital stamp.
- Take the goods out of the EU by the end of the third month after the invoice.
- Refund companies keep a fee. We assume you get about three quarters of the tax back, roughly 13.5% of the price on the tag.
EU residents can’t claim the refund anywhere in the EU. UK residents can, since 2021.
In a shop right now? Scan the tag and see its price in 11 countries, in your own currency, with the tax refund taken off. Not there yet? Plan your trip: save what you want and see what the whole list saves you before you fly.
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