How can I get cash in Italy?

At the airport and in large train stations, banks and exchange agencies where you can withdraw cash or use related services. banks (with 24/7 ATMs) spread across Italy, where you can exchange/buy traveller's cheques (in dollars or euros).



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The best way to get cash in Italy is to make an ATM withdrawal when you arrive. The Visa or Mastercard exchange rate applies and is better than any rate you're likely to get exchanging currency at an exchange office or a bank.

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Italian ATMs don't charge usage fees. The conversion to Euros is also worked out using the mid-market rate, so you'll get the fairest exchange rate possible.

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In Italy, cash is still preferred in most restaurants, cafes and other establishments, although credit and debit cards are becoming more widely used throughout Italy and are an increasingly convenient way to pay for things. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, although American Express is not.

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Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip. Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.

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Compared to many other countries in Europe and around the world, Italy remains a predominantly cash-driven society.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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Bring $100-200 USD cash, but keep it stashed away and don't change into Euro. It's only to be used as a fallback if every ATM in the country is out of order at the same time. Use ATMs to withdraw Euro from cash machine in the airport upon arrival, and replenish your Euro supply at an ATM when you run low.

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Italian translation of 'cash'
  1. ( coins, notes) soldi mpl ? denaro. in cash in contanti. £200 in cash 200 sterline in contanti. ...
  2. ( immediate payment) to pay cash down pagare in contanti. cash with order/on delivery (business) pagamento all'ordinazione/alla consegna.
  3. ( informal) (money) quattrini mpl.


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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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The easiest and cheapest way is to use an ATM at the airport in Rome to get some Euros, although there is usually no need to get Euros before you leave. You can buy Euros in the US but you will pay a premium.

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Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles. If you don't mind the slight price increase, then Uber is perfectly safe to use in Italy.

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