Travel Guide of Rome

The American Embassy in Rome can help assist in unfortunate events when you lose your passport, credit card, money, or your wallet. The embassy can also provide a lot of information on the way of life in the city. The American Embassy is in Via
Vittorio Veneto 119/A.

The banks can change traveler’s checks. They are open from 8:30AM to 4PM weekdays. Automated Teller Machines are scattered all over – right outside the banks, in and around the airport, train stations, and the central business district area.

It will be best to have Euros in your pocket. Foreign exchange commissions vary depending on the bank – rates sometimes change by the hour. Private exchange offices too, are open near the popular spots. Hotels and shops also offer such a service.

Tipping is a common exercise but it is not compulsory. A good tip would be around 0.20 to 0.40 euros.

When dining, allow 15 to 25 euros for an average restaurant meal. If you are on a tight budget, you can save some money eating at an eatery on the side streets or just purchase supplies from the grocery or local markets.

To get around Rome, you can rent a car or take advantage of the city’s public transportation system, which includes buses and trains. Taxis too, are easy to find so there’s really not much of a problem, except that the traffic situation is usually disastrous. The Metropolitano or subway is a fast way to travel within the city. There are only two lines that can take you from place to place without going through the traffic. Bus and subway tickets sell for 1 euro while a taxi could cost up to 10 euros.

The city’s center is easy to navigate on foot so you can consider walking if you’re hotel is near by. So, if you’re on a business trip, consider booking hotels close to your destinations so that you can just walk.