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About Rome

Best Time to Go

July and August are always hot. Therefore, the best time to go to Rome is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). The weather is warm and very pleasant.

Transport

Rome's public transport network, ATAC, has only two metro lines. However, there are also many bus and tram lines. A single ATAC ticket costs $1.70 and lasts approximately 100 minutes. The price of 24-hour tickets is $7.89. You can reach taxis at certain stops (they are not available everywhere) and the city is very suitable for walking.

Weather

January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 8°C. July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 26°C.

Things to Know Before You Go

All national Italian holidays are celebrated in the city. In addition to these, there are two holidays specific to Rome: April 21 and June 29. Most businesses are closed on holidays and in August. Restaurants are generally open from 12.00 to 14.30 for lunch and from 19.00 to 23.30 for dinner. Tips should not be added to the restaurant bill and should not exceed an average of 10 percent.

Language

Italian

Electric

Type E (two female plugs)

Currency

Euro (€)

Rome Airports

Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (IATA: FCO) is the major international airport in Rome, the capital of Italy. It became one of the busiest airports in Europe, serving 40.5 million passengers in 2015. It is located in Fiumicino, 19.9 nautical miles (35 km, 21.7 mi) west of Rome's historic city centre.

The airport serves as the main hub for the largest Italian airline, Alitalia, and the low-fare Spanish airline Vueling, owned by International Airlines Group. According to the total number of passengers, it was the 8th most used airport in Europe and the 35th busiest airport in the world in 2014. The airport, built on an area of 29 square kilometers, takes its name from the famous polymath Leonardo da Vinci, who first developed a helicopter prototype and built a winged flying machine in 1480.

Transport

Roads

Leonardo da Vinci is approximately 35 km away by car from the historical center of Rome. Transportation to the airport is provided by a six-lane highway and many taxis and buses.

Train

Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station is served by the Leonardo Express train operated by Trenitalia and can be reached from the airport terminal. The non-stop trip to Termini Station takes 30 minutes, with departures twice an hour. Alternatively, local trains (FL1) run every 15 minutes and stop at all stations. However, these trains do not go to Termini Station. Passengers must transfer in Trastevere, Ostiense (Metro Piramide) or Tuscolana.

The railway opened in December 1989 and offers direct or stop-stop services.