How does the average person get around in Italy?

There are seven cities with metro train systems in Italy, including Rome, Milan and Naples. Milan's is the most comprehensive, with a total of four lines and over 100 stations. This metro is a cheap, comfortable and effective way to navigate Italy's major cities and is the preferred way to get around for most people.



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Most towns and cities have efficient local bus services, and some larger cities, such as Milan, Rome, and Naples, also have extensive metro networks. In Venice, water taxis, gondolas and vaporetti (small passenger ferries) perform the same role.

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Average commuting time: 25 minutes The largest share of Member States had a commuting time between 24 and 28 minutes (17 countries). The shortest average commuting times were found in Cyprus (19 minutes), Greece (20 minutes), Italy and Portugal (both 21 minutes).

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While renting a car isn't necessary or even advised if you're only visiting major tourists city (you can't even bring your rental car into the old town Florence, and having a car in Rome is a very bad idea not just because of traffic but also because many main attractions are only accessible by foot anyway), if you ...

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While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide.

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In fact, Italy is the 4th cheapest country in Western Europe. So how much does it cost to live in Italy? To answer this question, let's take a quick look at the average basic living expenses in Italy per month. Based on this, we can say that the average cost of living in Italy per month is around €1,600 (US$1,730).

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  1. RENT A CAR. One of the best ways to explore Italy is to rent a car and road trip across the country. ...
  2. TRAVEL WITH A LOCAL TOUR GUIDE. While you can make local friends on trains or experience rural life on a road trip, there's no better way to see Italy than with the help of a local tour guide. ...
  3. EAT LIKE THE LOCALS.


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While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option. For example, if you want to explore smaller towns in Tuscany, or on the Amalfi Coast, or in Sicily, a car can be necessary. If you are traveling with a group, a car can be a more cost effective option as well.

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If you're a non-EU citizen that would like to rent a car in Italy, it's essential to hold an International Driver's Permit. The Italian car rental might not ask for it, but it is required by law that you have one, and it may be requested during a police check.

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