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Best time to go
April to June and September to October bring warm weather and thinner crowds than peak summer. July and August are hot and busy, especially on the coast. The Alps and lakes are loveliest in early autumn.
Top places
Things to do
Art and history
- The Colosseum and Forum in Rome
- Renaissance galleries in Florence
- Pompeii beneath Vesuvius
Cities and canals
- Glide the canals of Venice
- Aperitivo hour in Milan
- Baroque streets of Naples
Coast and lakes
- Cliffside villages of the Amalfi Coast
- The Cinque Terre on foot
- Lake Como and the Dolomites
Food and wine
- Pizza in Naples, pasta everywhere
- Tuscan wine and long lunches
- Gelato and espresso, of course
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $25 to $45 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $75 to $140 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $160 to $300 |
| Meals, per day | $30 to $65 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Fast trains link the major cities effortlessly; a car helps for Tuscany and the south. City centres are best on foot.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Italy over the most recent years with data, roughly number 3 of 33 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Rome
- Languages
- Italian
- Population
- 58.9 million (2025)
- Area
- 301,336 km² (116,346 mi²)
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
Travelling solo in Italy
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Italy trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Mind pickpockets around stations and major sights.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
Visa check
A free checker with a link to the official source. Your passport is picked from where you are browsing; change it any time.
Travelling to Italy with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Italy?
Make a free profile and add your Italy trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Italy you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Italy?
April to June and September to October bring warm weather and thinner crowds than peak summer. July and August are hot and busy, especially on the coast.
How much does a day in Italy cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $25 to $45; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $75 to $140; mid-range hotel, per night: $160 to $300; meals, per day: $30 to $65. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Italy good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Italy trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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