Should I Visit Rome or Como for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Rome or Como?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Rome and Como can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Rome or Como?

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

Como

At the foot of the jagged cliffs of the Alps lies an expanse of shimmering waters made a golden white by the sun and pockmarked by sailors. Its blue waters beckon you to come forth and dive deep into the mystic body of Lago di Como, or Lake Como. With an area of 146 square kilometers, Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. The lake was originally named by the Romans after the city of Comum, now presently called Como. Lake Como is shaped into an inverted "Y," with towns like Como, Lecco, Bellagio, Menaggio and Lierna situated around it.

Which place is cheaper, Como or Rome?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

Rome Prices
Italy Prices

Como Prices
Italy Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Rome €170

Como €214

The average daily cost (per person) in Rome is €170, while the average daily cost in Como is €214. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Rome and Como in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Rome €89

Como €146
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Rome €178

Como €292

Compare Hotels in Rome and Como

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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Rome Hotel Prices and Como Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Rome €21

Como €14

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Rome:

Metro Ride (for Two)

€2.00
Train to the Airport

€15
Taxi to Airport

€45
Bicycle Rental (Full Day)

€10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

private transfer from Rome to Positano with stop in Pompeii (2hours): $783
private transfer from Rome to Amalfi coast: $342
private transfer Roma to Positano: $335
private transfer Roma to Amalfi: $296
civitavecchia port transfer and tours: $212
With CivitavecchiaTransfers Your Experience in Rome will be Magic!: $149
Wine Tasting and Lunch on the Vesuvius during Rome to Amalfi Coast Transfer: $506
Walking plazas & fountains tour, private transfer: $398
Visit Rome Highlights in 1 Day: VIP Colosseum and Vatican Tour, luch & transfers: $547
Vatican Museums and St. Peter Basilica, private transfer: $398
Vatican Friday Night Private Tour - Transfers included: $266
Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome: $93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Como

Also for Como, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Como - Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $89
Como - Malpensa Airport Milan (MXP) / Private Departure Van Transfer: $47
Como/Cernobbio/Moltrasio/Blevio to/from Milan Malpensa Apt (Private Transfer): $156
Private Departure Transfer from Como to Linate Airport: $152
Private Departure Transfer from Como to Malpensa Airport: $130
Private Transfer from Como Hotels to Milan Malpensa Airport: $250
Private Transfer from Como to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $1,493
Private Transfer from Como to Milan City Center: $79
Private Transfer from Como to Milan Linate Airport: $250
Private Transfer from Como to Rimini (RMI) Airport: $1,319

Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Como?

Prices for flights to both Como and Rome change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

Food Meals for one day

Rome €47

Como €60

Typical Food prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rome:

Casual Lunch (for Two)

€14
4 Ice Cream Sandwiches

€2.99
Cafe e doce

€4.00
Pizza (Fast Food)

€2.65
Sitdown Lunch (for Two)

€32
Cheese and bread

€10
Espresso

€2.00
Dinner

€58

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rome.

Tours from Home: Pizza Cooking Class with Italian Chefs: $15
Interactive Cooking Experiences with Renowned Chefs All Over the World (in EST): $22
Live from Tagliatelle & Chicken Fricassee Online Cooking Class: $23
Virtual Cooking Class: Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pesto & "pasta al dente": $40
Private Italian dinner in Rome with a selection of local wines: $51
Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Artisian Rome: $55
Italian Pizza Cooking Class: $59
1h Pizza Crash Course with a Chef in Rome: $61
1-Hour Rome Pizza Cooking Class with Dinner: $61
Pasta Perfection Cooking Class: $63
Ravioli and Meatballs Cooking Class: $64
Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop with Dinner: $64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Como

For Como, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

Lake Como Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $93
Pasta Fresca Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local in Como: $100
Dining experience at a local's home at Lake Como with show cooking: $106
Dining experience at a local's home in Como with show cooking: $106
Small-group Street food tour in Como: $111
Como Food Tour: $121
Como Area: Pizza Training Experience: $159
Pizza making experience in Como: $162
Lake Italian Pasta Cooking Experience: $162
Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Lake Como: $162
Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Como: $162
Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $164

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Rome €36

Como -

Typical Entertainment prices in Rome

Here are a few typical costs in Rome for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)

€69
Coliseum Tickets (for Two)

€33
Roma Pass

€30
Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)

€20
Segway Tour

€75

Tours and Activities in Rome

Here are a few actual costs in Rome for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

1 Day in 10 Iconic Sights, Luxury Car, Skip the line, Lunch, 100% Private: $785
1 hour Little Ancient Tour of Rome by Mini Vintage Cabriolet with Cappuccino: $156
10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento: $1,661
2 Days Full Train Tour in Florence and Venice: $1,358
2 Hour Private Tour Rome by Night by Car with an English speaking driver: $299
2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour: $964
2-Day Rome Highlights and Tivoli Private Tour with Pick Up: $1,369
2-Day Venice trip from Rome - private tour: $908
2.5-Hour Private Rome Catacombs Family Tour: $333
2.5-Hours Illuminated Rome by Night Private Walking Tour: $280
3 Hours Rome E-Bike Tour with the entrance to the Baths of Caracalla: $47
3 Ports Private Tours - Florence Rome Naples - in English: $3,370

Tours and Activities in Como

For Como, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Private Guided Walking Tour into the old streets of Como: $35
Como and Bellagio Sightseeing Tour and Lake Cruise: $61
Lake Como Guided eBike and iPad Experience: $62
Lake Como 3-Hour Tour by Electric Bike: $68
Farmers Market Tour: $68
Como city and its History Private Walking Tour: $81
Dining Experience at a Local Home: $96
Lonely Planet Experience: Day Trip to Lake Como with a Local: $98
Lake Adventure day in Spina Verde Regional Park: $100
Como Historical and Heritage Tour: $100
2 Hours Walking Tour Como: $100
Lugano, Bellagio and Cruise Experience from Como: $106

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Rome €18

Como -

Typical Alcohol prices in Rome

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Rome:

Bottle of Wine

€6.50
Pint of Beer

€6.34
Beer

€10

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rome:

Food and Wine Tour with Market Visit: $86
From Food & Wine Tasting in a Medieval Cellar: $95
Private Rome Food & Wine Tour with Aperitif on Private Roof Top Terrance: $100
Wine Tour Experience from Rome factory Giglio: $123
From Tuscany Day Trip with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $125
Lunch, Diner and wine tasting in a shaby chic italian restaurant in Rome: $135
From Frascati 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour: $147
Wine Tasting in Frascati from Rome: $160
Frascati 3-Hour Wine Tasting PrivateTour: $183
Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $185
Rome Countryside Vineyards and Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $187
Private 3.5-Hour Castelli Romani Wine Tasting Tour from Rome: $191

Sample the Local Flavors in Como

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Como:

Champagne & Top Wine Tasting: $175
Sightseeing and Wine Tasting in Como: $303

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Rome and Como, we can see that Como is more expensive. And not only is Rome much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rome would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rome and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Como would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Como than you might in Rome.

When is the best time to visit Rome or Como?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Rome as well as Como. Most visitors come to Rome for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Rome is around the same temperature as Como in the summer. The temperature in Rome is usually 25°C (77°F) in July, and Como stays around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Como. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Rome this time of the year. In the summer, Rome often gets more sunshine than Como. Rome gets 338 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Como receives 250 hours of full sun.

Rome usually gets less rain in July than Como. Rome gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Como receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Summer Average Temperatures July

Rome 25°C (77°F)

Como 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Autumn?

Both Como and Rome are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Rome because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Rome is a little warmer than Como. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rome in October are around 17°C (63°F), and Como is about 15°C (58°F).

Rome usually receives more sunshine than Como during autumn. Rome gets 198 hours of sunny skies, while Como receives 152 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Como. In October, Rome usually receives less rain than Como. Rome gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Como receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Rome 17°C (63°F)

Como 15°C (58°F)

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Winter?

Both Como and Rome during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Rome this time of year.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Como. In January, Rome is generally much warmer than Como. Temperatures in Rome average around 8°C (47°F), and Como stays around 5°C (41°F).

In the winter, Rome often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Como. Rome gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Como receives 119 hours of full sun.

Rome usually gets more rain in January than Como. Rome gets 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Como receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Winter Average Temperatures January

Rome 8°C (47°F)

Como 5°C (41°F)

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Rome and Como. Many travelers come to Rome for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Rome is around the same temperature as Como in the spring. The temperature in Rome is usually 14°C (57°F) in April, and Como stays around 13°C (55°F).

In Rome, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rome usually receives more sunshine than Como during spring. Rome gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Como receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Rome usually receives less rain than Como. Rome gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Como receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Spring Average Temperatures April

Rome 14°C (57°F)

Como 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Como and Rome

	Rome		Como
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	8°C (47°F)	81 mm (3.2 in)	5°C (41°F)	68 mm (2.7 in)
Feb	9°C (49°F)	76 mm (3 in)	6°C (44°F)	60 mm (2.3 in)
Mar	11°C (52°F)	64 mm (2.5 in)	10°C (49°F)	85 mm (3.4 in)
Apr	14°C (57°F)	50 mm (2 in)	13°C (55°F)	76 mm (3 in)
May	18°C (64°F)	42 mm (1.6 in)	17°C (62°F)	102 mm (4 in)
Jun	22°C (71°F)	21 mm (0.8 in)	20°C (69°F)	78 mm (3.1 in)
Jul	25°C (77°F)	19 mm (0.7 in)	23°C (73°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)
Aug	25°C (77°F)	36 mm (1.4 in)	22°C (72°F)	94 mm (3.7 in)
Sep	22°C (71°F)	74 mm (2.9 in)	19°C (67°F)	74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct	17°C (63°F)	94 mm (3.7 in)	15°C (58°F)	103 mm (4 in)
Nov	12°C (54°F)	105 mm (4.1 in)	9°C (49°F)	102 mm (4 in)
Dec	9°C (49°F)	94 mm (3.7 in)	6°C (42°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)

A Travel Price Comparison for Italy Rome vs. Como for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rome or Como?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Rome or Como?

Rome

Como

Which place is cheaper, Como or Rome?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Rome and Como

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Como

Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Como?

Food

Typical Food prices in Rome

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Como

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment prices in Rome

Tours and Activities in Rome

Tours and Activities in Como

Alcohol

Typical Alcohol prices in Rome

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Sample the Local Flavors in Como

When is the best time to visit Rome or Como?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Summer?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Autumn?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Winter?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Como and Rome

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A Travel Price Comparison for Italy Rome vs. Como for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Rome or Como?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Rome or Como?

Rome

Como

Which place is cheaper, Como or Rome?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Rome and Como

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation prices in Rome

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Como

Is it cheaper to fly into Rome or Como?

Food

Typical Food prices in Rome

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Como

Entertainment

Typical Entertainment prices in Rome

Tours and Activities in Rome

Tours and Activities in Como

Alcohol

Typical Alcohol prices in Rome

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

Sample the Local Flavors in Como

When is the best time to visit Rome or Como?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Summer?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Autumn?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Winter?

Should I visit Rome or Como in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Como and Rome

Related Articles for Rome

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