Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Italian
Visas
Not required by EU citizens. Not required by nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA for stays of up to
90 days.
Money
ATMs are widespread. Major credit cards are widely accepted but some smaller shops, trattorias and
pensioni
(small ho-
tels or guesthouses) might not take them and the Vatican Museums ticket office doesn't accept them.
Mobile Phones
Local SIM cards can be used in European, Australian and unlocked US phones. Other phones must be set to roaming.
Time
Western European Time (GMT/UTC plus one hour).
Tourist Information
Information points (
9.30am-7pm) around town for maps, brochures and the Roma Pass. Also a telephone line (
06
06 08) for museum bookings, accommodation and transport help.
WHEN TO GO
In spring and early autumn there's good weather and many festivals and outdoor events. It's also busy and peak
rates apply.
