When in Rome, the things to see and do can fill a lifetime. Get around the city fast and super cheap with the local metro, buses, and trams – so you have more time to enjoy your vacation.
How to get from Rome’s Civitavecchia port into the city
Civitavecchia, where most cruise liners dock to visit Rome, is much further from Rome than many people think. Here’s how to get into town fast and cheap.
How do I travel to Rome from Fiumicino airport? 2023
Getting into Rome city from Rome’s biggest airport can be confusing if you’ve just arrived. We tell you the fastests and easiest way.
How do I get into Rome from Ciampino Airport? 2023
Ciampino is Rome’s second airport, and the destination of choice for many of Europe’s low-cost airlines. It is less well served by transport links than Fiumicino. But, it is closer to Rome city center than Fiumicino. We explore your options.
How to use Rome’s public transportation network – with map – 2023
There’s a lot of public transport in Rome and it can be confusing. We show you how to get around the city cheaply.
How do I get to and from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at night?
Night transport to and from Fiumicino is limited. We explore your options. Updated December 2022.
12 reasons you shouldn’t drive a car in Rome
We explain why renting a car in Rome will not enhance your vacation – and why a rental car could become an expensive liability.
Can I book an Uber in Rome?
Lyft does not run in Rome – and only Uber’s limo services are available, which are not good value for money. We tell you the alternatives.
How to buy a ticket for Rome’s public transport system using an app
The MyCicero app allows people to buy tickets for Rome’s public transport, but it’s not always straightforward. Here’s how.
How do I book train tickets around Italy?
Italy’s inter-city train network is modern, efficient, and incredibly fast. We highly advise travelling around Italy by train, not car. By all means rent a
How to not get pickpocketed
What to look out for, and seven tips on how to avoid being a victim.
Can I travel to Rome at the moment?
As Rome prepares to welcome back the first international tourists while the pandemic eases and vaccinations roll out, we cut through the confusion about who can travel to the country, for what reasons, and from where.
Should I get a Roma Pass?
The many pros and few cons of the Roma Pass – we’ve got all the answers here to Rome’s discount vacation ticket.
Scooter sharing: renting an electric scooter in Rome
A bewildering variety of electric scooters for rent has appeared all over Rome center and inner suburbs for use on the roads of the city. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
The best way to get from the airports into Rome (and back again)
With English-speaking local drivers, this remarkable new service provides the ease and peace of mind of an Uber for the low price of a regular taxi – transparent price, pay online, with no hidden extras. Book now so you can relax about getting from FCO or CIA to your hotel.
Avoid common problems with Rome’s public transport
Rome’s public transportation system is comprehensive and usually pretty convenient. There are, though, a few things you should be aware of when getting around the city. Here we tell you how to avoid some of the problems.
Where can I buy a used bike in Rome?
Rome is not the safest place to cycle. However there are places where used bikes can be bought and the city can be enjoyed at a slower pace.
Getting to and from Rome Ciampino airport at night
Favored by low-cost airlines, Ciampino – Rome’s second airport – is closed at night (unlike its bigger counterpart Fiumicino) between the hours of midnight and
Rome’s “secret” train that gets you across the city in 20 minutes – for only 1 euro
There’s a regular, fast train route running across Rome that can rocket you between Rome’s major metropolitan areas at high speed and next to no cost – and almost no visitors know about it.