Rome from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Rome, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
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Rome in March: a week on cobbles, a dome at 551 steps, and the fountain at six in the morning
Seven nights in the shoulder season, when the light is soft, the queues are shorter and the gelato is still open.
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Day to day in Rome, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$42 | A$56 |
| A balanced mix | A$82 | A$95 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$118 | A$132 |
- Local transport: about A$14 a day. Taxi: A$6 to start, then A$2.39 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$22 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$10 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, finestresullarte.info, moveo.telepass.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are March to June, September and October. July is the driest month (26 mm of rain) and November the wettest (114 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Italy, place by placeCompare: Italy or Greece · France or Italy · Spain or Italy · Japan or Italy · Italy or Portugal · Croatia or Italy · Italy or Switzerland · United Kingdom or Italy
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Rome
Piazza Navonasquare · a couple of hoursBernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers; street artists and cafes
Trastevereneighbourhood · a couple of hoursEvening is the time: aperitivo in Piazza Santa Maria, dinner in the side streets
St Peter's Basilicachurch · a couple of hoursFree entry, long security queue; climb the dome for the view; knees and shoulders covered
Pantheonhistoric site · a couple of hoursSmall entry fee since 2023; rain through the oculus is a sight
Trevi Fountainlandmark · a couple of hoursEarly morning or late night to avoid the crush; watch your pockets
Spanish Stepslandmark · a couple of hoursSitting on the steps is now fined; Via Condotti's designer shops start at the bottom
Galleria Borghesegallery · a couple of hoursBook ahead. Timed 2-hour slots, reservation compulsory; Bernini and Caravaggio in the Borghese park
Roman Forum and Palatine Hillruins · half a daySame ticket as the Colosseum; the Palatine gives the best overview of the Forum
Colosseumhistoric site · half a dayBook a timed ticket online weeks ahead; the ticket includes the Forum and Palatine
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapelmuseum · half a dayBook ahead. Book online; closed Sundays except the free last Sunday of the month
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a 10-night trip to Rome cost from Australia?
About A$4,185 per person. Our planner priced 10 nights for 2 adults from Sydney, leaving 10 March 2027, at A$8,370 for both, home to home: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa; the lowest-cost version came to A$8,113. Priced on 2026-10-25; flight prices are estimates from recent fares.
How much does a day in Rome cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$56 a person a day eating street food, A$95 with a balanced mix and A$132 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
The most pleasant months are March to June, September and October. July is the driest month (26 mm of rain) and November the wettest (114 mm); daytime highs run from 11 to 32 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Italy?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Rome?
Piazza Navona, Trastevere, St Peter's Basilica, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain.
A real 10-night trip from Sydney, priced by our planner
A$8,370 for 2 adults, home to home, about A$4,185 per person
Leaving 10 March 2027: flights, stays, transfers, food, activities and the visa. The lowest-cost version came to A$8,113.
Priced on 2026-10-25; flight prices are estimates from recent fares. Your own dates and budget change the total.
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