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