Rome from Paris, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £699 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $267 per person, $77 below the typical fare on this route
- Vatican Nerone Apartment in Prati, rated 9.2, next to the Vatican
- Typical highs 71–73°F, with clear skies forecast Oct 30–31
The catch: The flights have one stop and 11h 50m of total travel time, leave from BVA, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if a stop and an early start are fine for a mild Rome weekend; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: the fare is 22% below typical and late October in Rome runs clear and mild. The whole trip comes to $926 for two, taxes and fees included: the flights at $534, plus the hotel at $337 and a $55 property fee. That covers Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, 2 nights, flying FR with one stop each way rather than nonstop.
The total, before you go
£699 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £403 |
| Vatican Nerone Apartment, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £254 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £42 |
| The total, before you go | £699 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£58 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£202 per person, return
£403 for two, taxes and fees included · Ryanair · 1 stop · 11h 50m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:55 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:00 AM · back Sun, Nov 1, 12:05 PM – Sun, Nov 1, 9:50 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | £202 | 1 stop | 11h 50m |
| ITA Airways | £224 | 1 stop | 12h 45m |
| Ryanair | £202 | 1 stop | 11h 40m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 03:13 CEST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $267 per person, the fare sits $77 below the typical fare on this route, which is $344 per person, so it's 22% under. Across 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $267 to $328 per person. This one is at the bottom of that range. The weather backs it up. Normals for these dates show highs of 71–73°F and lows near 55°F, with clear skies on Friday and Saturday and overcast on Sunday. Late October is ottobrata romana, when warm golden days come with thinner crowds than the busy months. With no time difference from Paris, you land at 11:00 AM on Friday and get almost three days of Rome. You have time for the Colosseum, the Vatican and long dinners without rushing. Prices were all in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-food long weekend: ancient ruins in the morning, the Vatican in the afternoon, and cacio e pepe in Trastevere at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day and don't need a beach. The pace is full but not frantic. Two nights is enough for the big sights if you pick one per half day and leave room for gelato.
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
Vatican Nerone Apartment is our best-value pick. It's $337 for the stay ($169 a night), plus a $55 property fee that's already in our total. It's rated 9.2, though from only 13 reviews, and sits in the Vaticano Prati area. Prati is leafy and quieter, right next to the Vatican Museums. Guest House VB Luxury Suites is the top rated, at 9.4 from 169 reviews. It costs $457 for the stay ($229 a night), comes with free cancellation and is in Villa Borghese Parioli. Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG is the budget pick, a 4-star hotel rated 8.0 from 3,108 reviews. It costs $351 for the stay ($176 a night) and is in Magliana Vecchia, farther from the old town. Only the Guest House offers free cancellation.
Vatican Nerone Apartment
£254 for 2 nights, two guests · £128 a night
See roomsGuest House VB Luxury Suites
£345 for 2 nights, two guests · £173 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG
£265 for 2 nights, two guests · £133 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 Saturday morning
- See the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Museums, a short walk from Prati
- Climb St Peter's dome for the view over the city
- Eat cacio e pepe in Trastevere across the river
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain on an evening walk
- With more time, take a day trip to Tivoli's Villa d'Este
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Paris | Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Rome | Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) |
| Flight time | 11h 50m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 687 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Rome costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £403 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Vatican Nerone Apartment) | £254 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £1,050 |
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: Paris to Rome
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £202 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £201 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £260 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travellers from France enter Rome with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Ottobrata romana: warm golden October days with thinner crowds
- The listed travel document for this route is a national ID card. Bring your passport if you don't have an EU ID card.
- Rome uses the euro, and there's no time difference from Paris.
- Flights leave Paris from BVA and land at Rome Fiumicino (FCO). The return leaves at 12:05 PM and lands at 9:50 PM.
- None of the three hotels includes meals, and only Guest House VB Luxury Suites has free cancellation.
- For spending money, we'd plan on about $130 per person a day, or $520 for two over the trip.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $267 per person, 22% below the typical $344 on this route. Normals show highs of 71–73°F, and late October brings thinner crowds. The trade-off is one stop each way and 11h 50m of total travel time.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $926 for two, taxes and fees included. That's $534 for the flights and $337 for 2 nights at Vatican Nerone Apartment, plus its $55 property fee. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included, and neither is spending money.
What are the flight times?
You fly FR with one stop, leaving BVA at 8:55 AM on Friday, Oct 30, and landing at FCO at 11:00 AM. The return leaves at 12:05 PM on Sunday, Nov 1, and lands at 9:50 PM.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 71–73°F, with lows near 55°F. The normals show clear skies on Oct 30 and 31 and overcast on Nov 1. October in Rome is known for warm golden days.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for the highlights. You land at 11:00 AM on Friday and don't fly out until 12:05 PM on Sunday. That leaves time for the Colosseum and Forum, the Vatican Museums and a dinner in Trastevere.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Only Guest House VB Luxury Suites offers free cancellation, at $457 for the stay. Vatican Nerone Apartment and Holiday Inn Rome - Eur Parco Dei Medici by IHG don't.
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