Practical Information

Essential practical information for visiting Rome: when to come, how to get around, airports and taxis, city passes, housing, digital nomads, coffee culture and everyday travel tips.

What to Expect at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Europe’s sixth and the world’s 25th busiest airport is the largest aviation hub in Italy, and services more than 35 million passengers on an annual basis.

Car, scooter, electric scooter and bike sharing in Rome

Get around Rome with these new car, bike and scooter sharing services: Share Now, Enjoy, Helbiz, Ecooltra, Zigzag, Lime, Acciona, etc.

Get your pass to Rome!

Discover all the city cards in Rome which give you access free or at a very special price to the main attractions of the eternal city.

Traveling to Italy: what you need to know – the rules regulating entry into Italy are now standardized

Want to travel to Italy? Here are the most recent rules to follow if you're travelling to Italy from Europe and outside Europe.

The best apps to learn Italian on your phone

See our selection of the best free and subscription-based apps to learn Italian language for travel or leisure.

Rome in December: tips for visiting Rome in winter

Read our tips for visiting Rome in winter: all you need to know for a trip to Rome in December.

A guide to tipping in Italy

Tipping in Italy: When To Do and How Much to Leave Unlike the United States and other countries, tipping in Italy is not really part of the culture. Leaving a tip in an Italian establishment is usually reserved for when you have received exceptional service. Tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected, but if you do […]

Everything You Need to Know About Italian Driver’s License

To drive in Italy, as in any other country around the world, you will need a driver's license. An international driving license may suffice temporarily, but if you plan on living in Italy, a local driving license makes things much easier for you.

Tips to Visiting Rome This Summer

Our tips on visiting Rome during the summer. From avoiding long lines and planning tours ahead, to taking note of holidays and the best things to do!

How to get a Coronavirus Test in Rome

Everything you need to know on where to get covid-19 tests in Rome, how much they cost and when you're required to test for Covid-19 in Italy.