Rome is also one of the more expensive cities in Europe so Rome's prices are high in most categories. In this Rome travel price guide, we've outlined the estimated travel expenses for food, accommodation, attractions, alcohol, and other common travel expenses to help you budget your trip to Rome.

Rome is widely considered a mid-to-high range European destination in terms of cost. In 2026, a budget traveler can expect to spend around €65–€95 per day by staying in hostels, eating pizza al taglio (by the slice), and visiting free sites like the Pantheon or St. Peter's Basilica. A mid-range traveler will likely spend between €130–€200 per day, which covers a comfortable 3-star hotel, sit-down meals with wine, and paid entry to major sites like the Colosseum (€18) and Vatican Museums (€20). Rome is generally more expensive than Southern European cities like Lisbon or Athens, but significantly cheaper than London, Paris, or Zurich. One notable 2026 expense is the Tourist Tax, which can cost up to €10 per person per night for luxury hotels. To save money, visitors are encouraged to "stand at the bar" for coffee (which is much cheaper than sitting) and use Rome's extensive public transit network, which offers a 3-day pass for about €16.50.