Money, Budget, and Shopping in Italy

Money

Currency

• Currency: Euro (100 cents).

• Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 €.

• Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents + 1 and 2 €.

• Exchange:

The euro replaced the Italian lira, which had been in circulation since 1861, in 2002.

Exchange

For those outside the eurozone, banks and exchange bureaus accept major currencies. ATMs are also widely available.

Payment Methods

You can pay in cash or by card (no fees for euro-denominated accounts), just like in France.

Budget

What Can Be Expensive

What Can Be Affordable

Price Range

• Double room in a budget hotel:

• Double room in a tourist hotel:

• Snacks, local restaurant meals:

• Tourist restaurant meals:

• Budget car rental:

• 100 km by bus:

• 100 km by train:

• Urban taxi:

• Urban bus:

Bargaining and Tipping

Shopping and Souvenirs

What to Bring Back