How much does a day in Rome cost?

A typical mid-range day in Rome runs about $181 per person for lodging, food, local transport and activities. Budget travelers can do it for around $66, while a luxury day is roughly $553. Flights are not included.

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How Much Does a Trip to Rome Cost?

Most headline sights are cheap or free; a splurge is hotels and long dinners.

The short answer

A typical mid-range day in Rome runs about $181 per person — lodging, food, local transport and activities. Budget travelers manage around $66, and a luxury day is roughly $553. Flights not included.

Daily cost by travel style

Budget$66/day

Hostels or guesthouses, street food and self-catering, public transport, free and cheap sights.

Lodging: $32
Food: $18
Transport: $6
Activities: $10

Mid-range$181/day

A comfortable 3-star hotel or nice rental, restaurants, a mix of transit and taxis, paid attractions.

Lodging: $100
Food: $45
Transport: $10
Activities: $26

Luxury$553/day

Four- and five-star hotels, fine dining, taxis and private tours, premium experiences.

Lodging: $330
Food: $120
Transport: $28
Activities: $75

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How to read these

These are typical per-person daily estimates, not quotes. Lodging assumes double occupancy at the mid and luxury tiers. Real costs move with season, exchange rates and your choices, and flights are extra. Use them to compare cities and size a budget, then confirm live prices when you book.