How much do five days in Rome cost?
Budget around €436 per person for five days in Rome (Italy), flight included: €61 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Marseille in December 2026 — and about €375 on the ground, that is €75 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €61 | €225 | €286 |
| 5 days | €61 | €375 | €436 |
| 7 days | €61 | €525 | €586 |
| 10 days | €61 | €750 | €811 |
| 14 days | €61 | €1050 | €1111 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€61 from Marseille), living costs at the country average (€75/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €53 | €263 | €324 |
| Standard | €75 | €375 | €436 |
| Comfort | €135 | €675 | €736 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Rome: accommodation ≈ €34, meals ≈ €26, transport and sundries ≈ €15.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | €61 | December 2026 | €436 |
| Lyon | €62 | December 2026 | €437 |
| Nice | €63 | November 2026 | €438 |
| Brussels | €63 | January 2027 | €438 |
| Nantes | €66 | December 2026 | €441 |
| Paris | €70 | December 2026 | €445 |
| Toulouse | €71 | October 2026 | €446 |
| Bordeaux | €91 | November 2026 | €466 |
| Strasbourg | €98 | October 2026 | €473 |
| Geneva | €116 | November 2026 | €491 |
| Lille | €173 | November 2026 | €548 |
| Montpellier | €223 | December 2026 | €598 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Rome to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Rome cost?
Budget around €436 per person for five days in Rome, flight included: €61 for the return flight (best fare observed from Marseille in December 2026) and about €375 on the ground (€75 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €324; in comfort you climb to €736.
What daily budget should I plan for in Rome?
About €75 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Italy: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €53 on a shoestring and €135 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Rome an expensive destination?
At €75 a day, Rome is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Rome?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €61 from Marseille, up to €223 from Montpellier. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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