Italy
Rome
Essential facts
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Time zone
Central European Time · UTC +1 (UTC +2 in summer)
Typical weather
Mediterranean climate. Hot summers frequently above 30°C, mild damp winters around 8–13°C. April, May, September and October are ideal.
Plug type
Type F, Type L and Type C · 230V
Getting around
Two main metro lines plus buses and trams. The historic centre is best covered on foot. The Leonardo Express connects Fiumicino airport to Termini in about 32 minutes.
Local customs
Cover shoulders and knees to enter churches, including St Peter's Basilica. Coffee is drunk standing at the bar; a cappuccino after lunch is unusual. Service charges are often already included.
Travel tips
Refill your water bottle free at the city's nasoni drinking fountains. Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets ahead with a timed slot. Validate regional train tickets before boarding.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- Visa
- British citizens can travel without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area as a whole.
- Passport
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you enter, and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you intend to leave.
- Return ticket
- You may be asked to show a return or onward ticket.
- Accommodation
- You may be asked to show proof of where you are staying.
- Health
- No specific vaccination requirements for entry. Check the latest health guidance before travelling.
- Customs
- Duty-free and cash declaration limits apply when entering from outside the EU.
Always check before you travel