Quick answer: a weekend in Rome costs about £265–£510 per person for two nights, with return flights from the UK and a mid-range hotel room shared between two.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “What a weekend in Rome costs”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/weekend-cost/rome/
The figures below are built from the same ranges we publish in the Rome guide, so the total and the individual costs agree with each other.
What a weekend costs, line by line
| Item | Per person | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights from the UK | £60–£180 | 31% |
| Two nights, per person (sharing) | £110–£180 | 37% |
| Food and drink, two days | £65–£100 | 21% |
| Local transport | £12–£20 | 4% |
| One paid attraction | £18–£30 | 6% |
Total per person: £265–£510
Compiled 2026-11-12 from our own partner searches. Mid-range, not budget and not luxury.
Where the money goes
Flights and the room take most of it: return flights from the uk and two nights, per person (sharing) are the two lines with the widest spread, which is also where you have the most room to move. Booking six to eight weeks out, and avoiding a Friday departure, usually does more than switching hotels.
How to spend less
- If the dates are yours, travel midweek: it is the cheapest window of the week.
- A street back from the main square or seafront, same city, 20–30% less on the room.
- Book one paid attraction, not three. The Colosseum, Forum and Palatine on one ticket is the one most people would keep.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a weekend in Rome?
Budget £265–£510 per person for two nights, including return flights, a mid-range hotel room shared between two, food, local transport and one paid attraction.
What is the cheapest part of a weekend in Rome?
The fare is the part that moves: shifting the dates a week can beat any hotel discount. Rome hotel prices move less than air fares outside peak dates.
Does this include spending money?
That covers food, getting around and one paid attraction. Leave out shopping, drinks after dinner, insurance and airport parking.