Is Rome Expensive?

Is Rome expensive to visit?

Rome is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $240. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Glasgow and Hvar.

The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy

How expensive is Rome?

The average cost of traveling to Rome can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $240 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Rome here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Rome?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Rome will cost around $721 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $1,441.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Rome?

On average, a one week trip to Rome costs about $1,681 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $3,362.

The Vatican

Is it expensive to backpack in Rome?

With more than 50 hostels in the area, Rome is a popular backpacker destination for travelers looking to stay on a tight budget and have a fun time along the way. Here, hostels cost an average of $33 per night for a dorm bed, with private rooms being more expensive. (See hostel prices in Rome here.) It's also common to see a wide range in prices, as the cheapest hostels here cost $12, but the most expensive can be more than $55 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Rome.

• $27 for a dorm bed at YellowSquare Rome
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• $34 for a dorm bed at Alessandro Palace & Bar
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• $23 for a dorm bed at Freedom Traveller
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Are hotels expensive in Rome?

From our analysis of hotel prices in Rome, we can see that they are moderate and on par in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $145. The area hosts around five-star hotels, averaging $404 per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $161 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $146 per night.

Rome

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Rome?

Activities and things to do in Rome can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $42 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.

• Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience: $52
• Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Making Experience with Premium Wine: $115
• Games & Treasures Hunts Tour in Rome: $134
• Professional Lab Pasta Experience: $75
• Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Private Walking Tour: $175
• Rome: Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Navona and Trevi Private Tour: $286
• Fiat 500 in Rome - experience with a Roman: $140
• The Original Rome Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive): $115

Is food expensive in Rome?

Food in Rome can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $97 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $89. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Pasta and Tiramisu Semi-Private Cooking Class with a MasterChef: $162
• Cooking Class and Prestigious Wine Tasting: $111
• Rome Food Tour: Trastevere & Campo de’ Fiori Small Group: $99
• Italian Paint and Wine Experience Art Class in Rome with Pizza: $69
• Private Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $140
• Traditional Cooking Class with Wine Pairing in Rome: $87

Is transportation expensive in Rome?

Exploring local transportation in Rome shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $25 per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $32. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.