For a one-week trip to Rome in 2026, a mid-range traveler should budget approximately $1,500 to $2,000 per person (excluding international flights). This allows for about $150–$200 per night for a central 3- or 4-star hotel or high-quality Airbnb. For daily expenses, a comfortable "daily spend" is around $100 to $130 (€90–€120). This covers a nice sit-down dinner with wine ($45), a light lunch ($15), coffee and gelato ($10), and tickets for major sites like the Colosseum or Vatican Museums ($30). If you plan to use public transit, a weekly "CIS" pass is a great value at €24. For a budget-conscious traveler staying in hostels and eating "pizza al taglio" or market food, you could manage on $800 for the week. On the luxury end, with fine dining at Michelin-starred spots and private guided tours, your budget could easily exceed $4,000. It is a peer-to-peer best practice to carry some cash for small cafes, but 95% of Rome in 2026 is fully contactless-friendly, so a travel-friendly credit card will be your primary tool.