Landed InFrom the airport to the city center
FastestLeonardo Express to Roma Termini
€14 (about $15)
30 to 35 min
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini
€14 (about $15)
30 to 35 min
- 1After baggage claim, follow the train signs to the station via the covered walkway.
- 2Buy a ticket at a machine or counter, or tap a contactless card at the gates if available.
- 3Board the Leonardo Express, a non-stop train to Roma Termini.
- 4At Termini, walk or take the metro or a taxi to your city center stay.
Roughly early morning to around midnight. Check Trenitalia for current times.
Open in Google MapsEasiestOfficial white taxi to the city center
€50 fixed (about $55)
40 to 70 min
Official white taxi to the city center
€50 fixed (about $55)
40 to 70 min
- 1Exit arrivals and follow the taxi signs to the official queue.
- 2Choose a white taxi with a license number and city seal on the door.
- 3Confirm the fixed fare to the center inside the Aurelian Walls before you get in.
- 4Give the driver your hotel or address and ask for a receipt.
CheapestAirport bus to Termini
€6 to €8 (about $7 to $9)
55 to 90 min
Airport bus to Termini
€6 to €8 (about $7 to $9)
55 to 90 min
- 1Follow signs to the bus stops outside the terminal.
- 2Pick a bus to Roma Termini from an operator like Terravision or SIT Bus Shuttle.
- 3Buy a ticket at the kiosk or driver, or online in advance.
- 4Get off at Termini, then walk or take a short taxi to your stay.
Varies by operator, with some running into the night. Check the operator's site.
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Book a fixed-price transfer before you fly and skip the taxi queue.
- Welcome PickupsA driver waiting in arrivals with your name
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Money
Euro
EUR
$1 is about €0.92
Cards
Cards and contactless work almost everywhere. Small cafes and market stalls may prefer cash.
Tipping
Not expected. A service charge (coperto) is often on the bill. Rounding up or leaving a few euros for great service is fine.
Cash
- Carry a little change for coffee at the bar and public toilets.
- Keep small notes handy for taxis and small shops.
ATMs
- Use ATMs attached to banks, not standalone Euronet machines.
- If asked, choose to be charged in euros, not your home currency.
Apps to download
Stay connected
Coverage is strong across Rome. An eSIM is the easiest way to be online as you land.
- Buy an eSIM from Airalo or Holafly and install it before you fly.
- Use a local SIM from a carrier like TIM or Vodafone at the airport or in the city. Bring your passport.
- Check if your home carrier offers a roaming pass. EU roaming rules may not cover non-EU visitors.
Get your eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you'll have data the moment you land, with no airport SIM queue.
- AiraloCheap data packs for 200+ countries
- HolaflyUnlimited data plans
- SailySimple plans from the makers of NordVPN
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Good to know
- Pickpockets work Termini, the metro, and crowded buses. Keep bags zipped in front of you.
- Costumed gladiators near the Colosseum charge for photos. Walk away if you don't want to pay.
- Never accept a friendship bracelet or rose pressed into your hand. They will ask for money.
- Cover shoulders and knees to enter churches, including St. Peter's Basilica.
- Drinking from the public nasone fountains is safe and free.
- Validate paper bus and tram tickets on board. Fines for unvalidated tickets are common.
- Dinner usually starts after 7:30 pm. Restaurants near major sights tend to be pricier.
Prices and tips are AI-written estimates, so double-check anything important.