Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Italy

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Italy can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Italy

⚡ Above average wifi
🤝 friendly locals
❄️ cold weather
💰 expensive cost of living
bad air quality
safe neighbourhoods
culture

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Italy from United States usually are around 285.00 USD. Finnair is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Transavia, Alitalia, and Air France

. Popular domestic airlines are

Transavia, Ryanair, and Alitalia

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

TIM, Vodafone, and Wind

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

MyTaxi.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is EUR.

1 USD = 0.908225 EUR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $13.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Italy. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Beginning in January 2021, ETIAS system will become mandatory for all Non-EU international travellers.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Italy. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. From midday 17 March, all travel to the EU and Schengen Area is restricted for 30 days for non-EU nationals. If you can't or don't want to return to Australia, follow the advice of local authorities. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you are travelling to or through for any other entry or transit restrictions. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Italy.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Italy. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (4.47 / 5)
Safety (3.99 / 5)
Cost of Living (2.89 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$83.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$13.00 USD

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Popular Cities in Italy

Amalfi

Avellino

Bari

Bologna

Cagliari

Ferrara

Florence

Genoa

Lake Como

Lucca

Milan

Modena

Monza

Naples

Padova

Palermo

Pisa

Rimini

Rome

Siena

Trento

Treviso

Trieste

Turin

Venice

Verona

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