How Much Does a Trip to Rome Cost?

A day in Rome, Italy costs about $69 backpacking, $215 mid-range, or $565 in comfort — so a 7-day mid-range trip runs about $1,505 on the ground, before flights.

A mid-range day breaks down as $110 bed, $50 food and drink, $10 local transport, $30 sights and $15 miscellaneous. Prices in EUR (€1 ≈ $1.09).

Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler. Costs move with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — planning figures, not quotes.

$69/day budget$215/day mid-range$565/day luxury$1,505 per mid-range week

What a day in Rome costs, by travel style

Per day, USDBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$25$110$300
Food & Drink$18$50$140
Local Transport$6$10$20
Sights & Activities$12$30$70
Misc / Coffee / Tips$8$15$35
Total per day$69$215$565
7 days on the ground$483$1,505$3,955

Money tips for Rome

  • Colosseum: book skip-the-line WEEKS ahead or queue for 2+ hours
  • Supplì (fried rice balls) $1.50 — best street food in Rome
  • Water from Rome's nasoni fountains is safe and free

Best for: History, art, food, first-time Europe · Western Europe · local currency EUR (€1 ≈ $1.09)

Estimated 2026 averages in USD for one traveler and excluding flights. Budget assumes a hostel dorm and street food; luxury assumes a 4-star hotel and sit-down restaurants. Real spend varies with season, neighbourhood and exchange rate — check current prices before you book.

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Italy · Western Europe

€1 ≈ $1.09

$215

per day (Mid-range)

7-day trip total
$1,505
Accommodation
$110/day
Food & Drink
$50/day
Local Transport
$10/day
Sights & Activities
$30/day
Misc / Coffee / Tips
$15/day

All Budget Tiers in Rome

Cost note: All figures are estimated 2026 daily averages in USD for a solo traveler. Exchange rates fluctuate. Costs vary significantly by neighbourhood, season, and personal spending habits. Budget figures assume hostel dorms and street food; luxury assumes 4-star hotels and sit-down restaurants.

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