Rome, Italy: trips from £213
Two thousand years of history stacked on top of itself, from the Colosseum to the Vatican, broken up by carbonara and gelato.
Trips to Rome from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from BirminghamWorth it, if
Rome
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Typical highs of 71–73°F and thinner late-October crowds
- $283 per person, $57 below the highest fare we saw
- Guest House Casa Vicenza: 8.7 from 568 reviews, free cancellation
£684 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £426 + hotel £217 + resort fee £41, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Ryanair · with a stop · 10h 30m
The catch: It's a one-stop trip with 10h 30m of total travel time, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if you can pack light and want a fast Rome weekend; skip it if a stop eats too much of two nights for you.
Just found · from DüsseldorfNot worth it this week
Rome
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Hotel Emona Aquaeductus scores 9 from 1,857 reviews
- October highs of 67–73°F, with thinner crowds
- Leave Friday at 9:30 AM and land in Rome at 7:45 PM
£976 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £582 + hotel £341 + resort fee £54, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Air Serbia. Operated by Airbaltic for Air Serbia + Airbaltic for Air Serbia · with a stop · 10h 15m
The catch: One stop stretches the outbound to 10h 15m, and a checked bag adds about $160 for two on top of the $1,295.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and a long travel day doesn't bother you; skip it if you want a short hop for a 2-night weekend.
Lowest fares to Rome by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £160 | 2 |
| Lyon | £191 | 1 |
| Düsseldorf | £234 | 9 |
| Nice | £240 | 1 |
| Manchester | £241 | 1 |
| Munich | £253 | 1 |
| Frankfurt | £270 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- April: Easter week brings huge pilgrim crowds to the Vatican
- October: Ottobrata romana: warm golden October days with thinner crowds
July, August: Heat above 35°C, the heaviest crowds and many local businesses closed in August
Where to stay 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
- 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
- Day trip to Tivoli's Villa d'Este
Good to know
| Airports | Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | Passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | city, history, culture, food, romantic |
Rome in pictures
Questions about Rome
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April, May, June, September and October. July, August: Heat above 35°C, the heaviest crowds and many local businesses closed in August
Do I need a passport for Rome?
Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Rome; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
What is the cheapest flight to Rome right now?
Rome from Birmingham, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026, from £213 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Rome on the ground?
Rome is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.