Organize your stay Rome

Covid-19 : current situation Rome

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, entry and travel restrictions may apply Rome. Remember to visit the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you leave for the latest information

Money Money Rome

The euro is Italy's currency.

Budget & Tips Budget & Tips Rome

Accommodation in Rome can be very expensive: depending on the season, prices can double. To reduce the cost of museum visits, the Roma Pass is a good option.

Possible budgets per person per day:

Small budget in a youth hostel or simple hotel, with a meal in a trattoria, a museum and a drink in the evening: €100 to €130.

Medium budget in a 2 or 3-star hotel, with a meal in a restaurant, a museum, a drink and a show: €140 to €200.

Comfortable budget in a luxury hotel, with two meals in a restaurant, a museum, two drinks and an evening in a club: €400 and more.

Passport and visas Passport and visas Rome

As a European Union national, there are no special formalities: identity card or valid passport.

Driver's license Driver's license Rome

A European driving licence allows you to drive in Rome.

Health Health Rome

No particular health risk. The water is drinkable everywhere, even in the city's fountains.

Security Security Rome

Rome is a rather quiet capital. However, beware of pickpockets in tourist areas.

Time difference Time difference Rome

Same time zone as France, Belgium or Switzerland.

Spoken languages Spoken languages Rome

Italian (of course). French is generally spoken in the tourist sites but, as everywhere, English is the main language.

Communication Communication Rome

Excellent telephone coverage. You will be able to access wifi points in many bars and restaurants, in train stations and airports. You won't pay extra roaming charges, you are in the European Union.

Electricity and measurements Electricity and measurements Rome

Italian voltage is the same as in France, i.e. 220 volts. However, the sockets are sometimes different, with three holes (in which case an adapter is required).

Luggage Luggage Rome

Sober, practical clothes for the day and for visits - especially a stole to cover yourself in the churches. And, above all, good shoes! In the summer, it's a good idea to pack a mosquito repellent.