Rome from Manchester, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £747 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Typical highs of 71–73°F and thinner October crowds
- $316 per person, $25 below the highest fare we saw
- XCross Suites Roma rated 8.5 from 379 reviews, $154 a night
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 8h 40m for 1,049 miles, and a checked bag is about $160 for two extra.
Worth it if you can pack carry-on and treat Friday morning as travel time; skip it if a one-stop flight eats too much of a weekend.
Worth it if you travel light and don't mind a stop: $991 for two, all in. That's $632 for the flights, $307 for 2 nights at XCross Suites Roma and its $52 property fee, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 30 and back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 on FR, with one stop on the way out, landing at Rome Ciampino; a checked bag isn't in the total.
The total, before you go
£747 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £476 |
| XCross Suites Roma, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £231 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £39 |
| The total, before you go | £747 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£19 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Ryanair, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£238 per person, return
£476 for two, taxes and fees included · Ryanair · 1 stop · 8h 40m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:15 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:55 AM · back Sun, Nov 1, 9:05 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 2:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £238 | 1 stop | 8h 40m |
| easyJet | £240 | 1 stop | 8h 50m |
| Ryanair | £240 | 1 stop | 9h 40m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 23:52 BST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $316 per person, this fare is $25 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, out of 12 offers we checked. Heads-up: an earlier check in the last 30 days turned up $254, so this isn't the low point. The total for two is $991, all in: $632 for the flights, plus $307 at XCross Suites Roma and its $52 property fee. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra, and we'd plan on $520 for two for the weekend. The timing is the real draw. Late October is ottobrata romana, warm golden days with thinner crowds, and typical highs run 71–73°F with lows near 55°F. That's good walking weather for the Forum and the Vatican, and for long dinners across the river in Trastevere.
The kind of trip this is
A city weekend built around walking and eating: ruins in the morning, a long lunch, piazzas after dark. It suits a couple or two friends who love history and food and are happy with a full pace. Two nights in Rome means picking a few big sights and saving the rest for next time, and that's fine.
Weather in Rome, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 71–73°F, lows near 55°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 73 °F | 56 °F | Clear |
| Sat 31 Oct | 72 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun 1 Nov | 71 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Rome
XCross Suites Roma is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $307 for the 2 nights plus a $52 property fee, both counted in the $991. It's rated 8.5 from 379 reviews and sits in Ostiense, south of the center. Rooms are room only and can't be cancelled for free. FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is the top rated at 9.3 from 3,189 reviews: $983 for the stay plus $120 in fees at the property, with breakfast and free cancellation, in Rione Monti. Monti is boutique and bohemian, and the Colosseum is a ten-minute walk away. Vatican Nerone Apartment, the budget pick, is $337 for the stay plus $55 in fees and rated 9.2, though from just 13 reviews. It's room only and sits in Prati, which is leafy, quieter and next to the Vatican Museums.
XCross Suites Roma
£231 for 2 nights, two guests · £116 a night
See roomsFH55 Grand Hotel Palatino
£741 for 2 nights, two guests · £371 a night
See roomsVatican Nerone Apartment
£254 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
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Where in Rome
- Centro Storico (Pantheon / Navona): Sleep among the fountains and piazzas; everything is on foot.
- Trastevere: Cobbled lanes, trattorias and nightlife across the river.
- Monti: Boutique, bohemian and a ten-minute walk from the Colosseum.
- Prati: Leafy and quieter, next to the Vatican Museums.
- Spanish Steps / Tridente: Designer shopping and the grand hotels.
What to do in Rome
- Walk the Colosseum and the Roman Forum on clear Saturday morning
- See the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Museums
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain
- Eat cacio e pepe in Trastevere
- Climb St Peter's dome for the view over the city
- Day trip to Tivoli's Villa d'Este if you skip a museum
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Manchester | Manchester (MAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Rome | Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) |
| Flight time | 8h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,049 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Rome costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £476 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (XCross Suites Roma) | £231 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,100 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Manchester to Rome
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £238 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £191 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for Rome; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Ottobrata romana: warm golden October days with thinner crowds
- You need a passport for Italy.
- The currency is the euro, and Rome is 1 hour ahead of Manchester.
- The flight lands at Rome Ciampino (CIA), not Fiumicino.
- The outbound leaves at 8:15 AM Friday, and the return leaves at 9:05 AM Sunday.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change. A checked bag is about $160 for two extra.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you pack light and can live with one stop. The weather and the October crowds work in your favor. If 8h 40m of travel on the way out feels like too much for 2 nights, skip this one.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$991, all in: $632 for the flights and $307 at XCross Suites Roma, plus its $52 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag is about $160 for two on top, and we'd budget $520 for two in spending money.
Is $316 per person a good fare?
It's $25 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, out of 12 offers. An earlier check in the last 30 days found $254 per person, though, so it isn't the lowest we've seen on this route.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 71–73°F with lows near 55°F. Normals show clear skies Friday and Saturday and overcast skies Sunday. Late October is ottobrata romana season, known for warm, golden days.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You get in at 11:55 AM Friday and fly home at 9:05 AM Sunday. That gives you time for the Colosseum and Forum, the Vatican and a Trastevere dinner, but not much more.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You need a passport to travel to Italy.
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