Italy used to be considered one of the cheaper countries in Europe, but Rome itself is still one of Europe’s more expensive big cities. Hotel rooms tend to be pricey unless you are willing to stay in a neighborhood that isn’t close to anything useful. Food and drinks can be reasonable if you go for some of the more casual options and avoid touristy places with large signs in English out front.
Rome’s attractions are actually good value considering how amazing most of them are, so you won’t have to skip the Colosseum in order to afford dinner.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 32.61 - 76.09 |
| 41.30 - 130.43 |
| 48.91 - 201.09 |
| 52.17 - 228.26 |
| 114.13 - 266.30 |
Hotel Novecento Doubles from €82/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Rome |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 17.39 - 40.22 |
The Yellow Beds from €24/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Rome |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Colosseum | The most famous sight in Rome is worth a visit, but go early or look into ways of buying tickets elsewhere. Ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine Hill as well. | adults | 17.39 |
| Vatican Museum | Another can't-miss attraction, which includes the Sistine Chapel. You can purchase an auto-guide for an additional cost. | adults students 6-18 | 18.48 4.35 8.70 |
| CIty sightseeing bus tour | These popular tours leave frequently from in front of the Termini Railway Station, and pass all the major sights in Rome. | adults 5-15 | 27.17 13.04 |
| Pantheon | This ancient church is one of Rome's many free sights. | everyone | 0.00 |
| Spanish Steps | Popular with tourists and locals though not much to look at. | everyone | 0.00 |
| Borghese Museum and Gallery | Rome's most popular art museum that isn't the Vatican one. | adults | 14.13 |
| National Gallery of Modern Art | The city's largest modern art museum. Also called Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna. | adults | 10.87 |
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Most hotels and hostels include a small breakfast. If not, you can find cheap options at local bakeries and cafes. | 3.91 - 8.70 |
| Budget lunch | Local neighborhood places will offer much better value than tourist restaurants. | 6.52 - 12.50 |
| Budget dinner | Assuming a sit-down multi-course meal, again the advice is to follow locals instead of fellow tourists. | 10.87 - 19.02 |
| Beer (.33l bottle) | Local lagers are decent deals at most restaurants. | 3.48 - 6.52 |
| House wine (glass) | Local wine can be very cheap in Rome, especially at neighborhood bars. | 2.17 - 3.80 |
| Pizza to go | There are local pizza bakeries where you can get a large slice to walk with. | 4.08 - 5.43 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Local train from airport to city center | 10.33 |
| Express train from airport to city center | 15.22 |
| Taxi from Fiumicino airport to city center | 55.43 |
| Taxi from Ciampino airport to city center | 34.78 |
| 3km taxi ride in Rome | 6.85 - 13.04 |
| Bus or subway ride in Rome | 1.63 |