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Italy
Europe
Italy is the cradle of the Renaissance, world-class gastronomy and unique museum cities from Rome to Venice.
🛡️ High level of safetyCountry at a glance
CapitalRome
LanguageItalian
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
VisaSchengen visa / biometric passport
Time zoneUTC+1
PlugsType F / L, 230 V
Emergency services112
Best timeApril – June, September – October
Entry documents
- 🛂 Biometric passport (valid 3+ months)
- 📄 Schengen visa / biometric passport
- 🏥 Travel medical insurance
- 🎫 Return or onward ticket
- 🏨 Proof of accommodation (booking)
- 💳 Proof of sufficient funds
An indicative list — always check the current requirements for your destination and citizenship.
What to see
- 📍 The Colosseum in Rome
- 📍 Venice
- 📍 Florence
- 📍 Amalfi Coast
Traveller's tips
- 💡 Lunch at restaurants runs from 12:30 to 14:30
- 💡 Locals drink cappuccino only in the morning
- 💡 Validate your tickets on public transport
🚗 Driving here
Drive on the right⛽ Fuel prices
Petrol 95€2.141 /per litre
Diesel€2.281 /per litre
Collected Sep 21, 2026 · Source: European Commission — Weekly Oil Bulletin
🛣️ Toll roads
Charged by distance
about €0.078 per km of motorway
Prices checked in 2025 · Official prices
🚦 Speed limits
50Built-up area
90Open road
110Dual carriageway
130Motorway
🌧️ 110 km/h in rain
📋 Rules to know
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰ · 0 ‰ for new drivers
- Headlights
- Dipped beam at all times
- Winter tyres
- Required in wintry conditions · 15.11–15.04
- Parking in town
- €1–€3 per hour · Typical street parking in a city centre.
🌿 Low-emission zones in big cities
🧰 Must be in the car
- ✓Warning triangle
- ✓Hi-vis vest
🧮 What the driving costs
Fuel and tolls for the distance you expect to cover.
Fuel€150
Tolls€78
Estimated total€228
An estimate: real tolls depend on the route, and pump prices move every week.
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💰 Estimated budget
€70 per day
Average spending on food, transport and entertainment per person.
Where to stay in Italy
Hotels, apartments and hostels — from budget to luxury, with guest reviews.