Is it expensive to eat and drink in Rome?

Prices are fairly consistent throughout the city: if you order one course only plus house wine, you can sometimes pay as little as €10 per person–but €15 is more realistic. A decent-sized meal, including house wine, will cost from €20-€30.



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However, a good starting point is to budget around $200-$250 per day. Here is a breakdown of some of the typical costs: Flight tickets: Round-trip flight tickets from the USA to Rome typically cost between $600 and $1000. Accommodation: The average cost of a hotel in Rome is around $150 per night.

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A pint of beer is around €4-€5, glasses of wine €1.50-€3, cocktails €6-€7; prices are usually lower in the early evening, when there's some kind of happy hour or drink special. There is also a sub-category of pubs termed disco-pubs, which typically offer lower lights, higher prices, and a DJ.

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Depends on the restaurant. But in a casual restaurant 3 to 4 euros for a glass of wine is about right, 6 euros for a beer. We went to a few osterias and trattorias in Rome where the price of a liter of the house wine (vino casa) was under 10 euro.

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Most sandwiches cost around 6 euros, making it a great and affordable place to eat in the historical center of Rome, for a quick lunch. A popular choice is the Try the one with truffles and ricotta. There is also a range of beer and wine to choose from. Tip – take your sandwich and enjoy it in Piazza Mignanelli.

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High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is February. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rome flight deals.

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Famous Food Locals Love to Eat in Rome
  • Pizza al taglio.
  • Saltimbocca.
  • Jewish fried artichokes.
  • Coda alla vaccinara.
  • Porchetta.
  • Spaghetti carbonara.
  • Supplì
  • Semolina gnocchi.


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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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Although Rome isn't as expensive as London, Amsterdam or Edinburgh, it isn't a cheap city either. Find out how to save as much as possible while visiting Rome.

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Eat your way through Rome with a food tour, or explore our guide to the city's traditional dishes.
  • Pasta alla carbonara. Image: Cecilia S / Tripadvisor. ...
  • Fiori di zucca. Image: Rebecca S (left), Zurtzalai (right) / Tripadvisor. ...
  • Trapizzino. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Filetto di baccalà ...
  • Cacio e pepe. ...
  • Porchetta. ...
  • Supplì


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Rome is a walkable city and most of its top attractions are close together in car free zones. One of the best ways to explore Rome is on an orientation city tour, as part of a guided holiday, with an expert local guide.

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A mid range budget - basic room, cheap dining, a few activities, public transport only… around $170/day/pp for two you'll save a bit on lodging so that could be more like $140/day. after that it goes up … fancier restaurants, private tours, taxis, nicer hotels, etc.

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