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Is public transport in Rome expensive?

An individual ticket for bus, metro, tram and trains inside the municipality of Rome is 1.50 € and is valid for 100 minutes. If you will be in Rome for an extended period of time, one can buy a seven day Metro and bus pass (called CIS) for 24 €.



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Rome bus, tram & Metro fares & tickets You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another. Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, or vending machines at Metro stations and major bus stops.

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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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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Info & Tickets Pantheon Rome Since July 3, 2023, the Pantheon can no longer be visited for free. Pantheon tickets cost 5 euros. These tickets can be bought at the entrance of the Pantheon or online reservations at museiitaliani.it (typically Italian: this website does not work when the tickets are introduced...)

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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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You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another. From January 2023 contactless payments will be accepted across the ATAC network. These work in the same way as tickets, just using your card or device to tap in and out on your journey.

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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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Rome is a chaotic, vibrant place I always love to discover more about. But, while traveling to Rome offers up its charms, it's also one of the most expensive cities in Europe and many travelers have a hard time visiting the city on a budget. And, while it's not easy to save money here, it's not impossible!

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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Rome's Taxi Rates: A Brief Overview Weekday minimum fare (6 am – 10 pm): €3 (US$3.30) Public holiday minimum fare (6 am – 10 pm): €4.50 (US$4.90) Nighttime minimum fare: €6.50 (US$7.10) Three distance-based tariffs: €1.10 (US$1.20), €1.30 (US$1.40), and €1.60 (US$1.80) per kilometer.

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Maybe late at night, after a dinner in another area of Rome, you might want to use a night bus … but other than that, just walk. So, a pair comfortable shoes, your camera, and that's it. Even at night, when Rome is quieter and less busy, you can wander around with no single issue about safety and security.

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