Rome from Lyon, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,009 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- October normals in Rome: highs of 71–73°F, lows near 55°F
- Vatican Nerone Apartment in Prati scores 9.2 from 13 reviews
- No time change from Lyon, and you pay in euros
The catch: The fare is $309 per person against a $266 median on this route, and the flight out has one stop and takes 10h 35m.
Worth it if this is the only weekend you can go and you want Rome's food and history; skip it if you can wait for the fare to drop.
Not worth it this week: the fare is higher than what we've seen on this route lately. The whole trip for two comes to $1,009 all in: flights at $617, 2 nights at Vatican Nerone Apartment at $337 and the $55 paid at the property, with taxes and fees included and checked bags extra. It runs Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 on U2 with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,009 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $617 |
| Vatican Nerone Apartment, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $337 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $55 |
| The total, before you go | $1,009 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on easyJet, $160 for two round trip); 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
$309 per person, round trip
$617 for two, taxes and fees included · easyJet · 1 stop · 10h 35m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:20 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 8:55 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 11:35 PM – Mon, Nov 2, 8:35 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | $309 | 1 stop | 10h 35m |
| VY + W4 | $319 | 1 stop | 19h 5m |
| easyJet | $310 | 1 stop | 14h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 1:20 AM GMT+2. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is the reason to wait. We found $309 per person on U2, but the median of our 5 earlier checks on this route is $266, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $254. The rest of the weekend looks good: late October is the ottobrata romana, warm golden days with thinner crowds, and the normals for these dates show highs of 71–73°F, clear on Friday and Saturday and overcast on Sunday. The schedule is the harder part. You leave Friday at 7:20 PM and land at 8:55 PM, with one stop and 10h 35m in the listing. The return leaves Sunday at 11:35 PM and gets in Monday at 8:35 AM. That gives you one full day plus Sunday. If the fare drops back toward $266, this is a good city and food weekend for two.
The kind of trip this is
A city break built on history and food: the Colosseum and the Forum in the morning, the Vatican in the afternoon, pasta in Trastevere at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk a lot and eat well. With only one full day on the ground, the pace is brisk, so pick two or three big sights and leave the evenings for long dinners.
Weather in Rome, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 71–73°F, lows near 55°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 73 °F | 56 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 72 °F | 54 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 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 value pick and the hotel in the total: $337 for the 2 nights, or $169 a night, plus $55 paid at the property. It scores 9.2 from 13 reviews and is in Vaticano Prati. Prati is leafy, quieter and next to the Vatican Museums. It's room only, with no free cancellation. Suites 51 in Aurelio costs $407 for the stay ($204 a night) plus $61 at the property, scores 9.3 from 406 reviews, and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. Guest House VB Luxury Suites in Villa Borghese Parioli is the top rated at 9.4 from 169 reviews, at $479 for the stay ($240 a night) plus $72 at the property.
Vatican Nerone Apartment
$337 for 2 nights, two guests · $169 a night
See roomsGuest House VB Luxury Suites
$479 for 2 nights, two guests · $240 a night
See roomsSuites 51
$407 for 2 nights, two guests · $204 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, the clearest day in the normals
- See the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Museums, a short walk from Prati
- Climb St Peter's dome for the view over the city
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain on an evening walk
- Eat cacio e pepe in Trastevere across the river
Also worth it
- Day trip to Tivoli's Villa d'Este
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Lyon | Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Rome | Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) |
| Flight time | 10h 35m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 465 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Rome costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $618 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Vatican Nerone Apartment) | $337 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,475 |
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: Lyon to Rome
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $309 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $254 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $266 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: an ID card is enough: travelers from France enter Rome with a national ID card, no passport needed.
- Currency: euro (EUR).
- Ottobrata romana: warm golden October days with thinner crowds
- Travel document: our data lists a national ID card as enough for this trip from France
- Currency is the euro, and there's no time difference from Lyon
- Checked bags aren't in the total: about $160 for two
- The hotels are all room only; only Suites 51 offers free cancellation
- Prices are all in, as we found them when we checked, and can change
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it this weekend?
Not this week. The fare is $309 per person, above the $266 median of our 5 earlier checks on this route. The weather and hotels look good, so watch for the fare to come down.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,009 all in: $617 in flights, $337 for 2 nights at Vatican Nerone Apartment and $55 paid at the property. Taxes and fees are included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't.
What are the flight times?
U2 leaves Lyon-Saint Exupéry at 7:20 PM Friday, Oct 30 and lands at Rome Fiumicino at 8:55 PM, with one stop and 10h 35m in the listing. The return leaves at 11:35 PM Sunday and arrives at 8:35 AM Monday.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 71–73°F and lows of 54–56°F. Friday and Saturday are clear and Sunday is overcast. October is the ottobrata romana, with warm days and thinner crowds.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Friday night and fly home late Sunday, so you get Saturday and most of Sunday. That's enough for the Colosseum, the Vatican and a dinner in Trastevere.
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