How can I go to Rome on a budget?

Budget tips to visit Rome without breaking the bank
  1. Go in low season (and know when it is) ...
  2. Plan to be in Rome on the first Sunday of the month. ...
  3. Book with the attractions directly. ...
  4. Do not fall for expensive 'skip the line' ticket options. ...
  5. Visit without a guide. ...
  6. Get to know free attractions. ...
  7. Swap museums with churches.




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Rome is one of the most expensive tourism cities in southern Europe, owing partly to its high number of tourist attractions.

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Every first Sunday of the month, visitors to Rome have the opportunity to enjoy cultural sites run by the state free of charge. This comprises museums, galleries, archaeological sites and monuments that are typically subject to admission fees.

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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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Rome is generally cheaper than Paris, but if you're looking for something specific than it all depends on what it is.

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“Aside from winter travel, shoulder season (March through May and September through November) is known for cheap Italy deals,” he shared. If you can hold out until the end of the spring shoulder season, you'll be rewarded with pleasant temperatures in the mid to high 70s across the country, according to WeatherSpark.

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MetroBus 24 hours. This ticket allows unlimited public transportation from the moment the ticket is validated until midnight of the same day. The MetroBus 24 hours costs € 7 ( US$ 7.50).

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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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This is so entirely dependent on your own travel preferences that it's tough to estimate but we recommend putting aside roughly €700 to €1700 for spending money for one week in Europe.

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Despite what you may have read online, the short answer is YES, tipping is expected and the polite thing to do in many cases in Rome, although it is not as widespread as in the United States. This is my quick, no-nonsense guide to tipping in Rome. Should you tip for coffee in Rome?

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