Roman architecture and Renaissance art make a stunning backdrop to a trip to Rome. A budget traveler can gorge on authentic pasta and marvel at gorgeous art while still maintaining a strict discount travel itinerary.
All roads lead to Rome, but that doesn't mean it's easy to find a cheap flight. StudentUniverse makes it easy for student and budget travelers to find cheap international airfares. Once in Rome, it will difficult to find a discount travel agent. A budget traveler is better off arranging flights before leaving home. There are several direct flights a day from Rome to all the major Italian cities including Venice and Florence. Try our search engine to find the best rates!
Rome has a vast number of pensioni (guesthouses) and budget hotels. The city doesn't necessarily have a slow season, so it is always safest to book ahead. There are usually two or three pensioni in one building. The cheap rooms do not have a private bath. Unfortunately, unlike many other European cities, most of Rome's budget accommodations do not come with an included breakfast. Fortunately, cheap cafes are plentiful in Italy's capital city.
There's no place like Rome for gastronomic delights. Authentic pasta, Italian wine, gelato and more can be found at reasonable prices, just follow your nose. If even the cheapest of restaurants still is priced outside your meager travel budget, make due at the local grocery store with a loaf of bread and bottle of Italy's great wine.
Entrance fees can really eat a hole in your discount travel budget. Be sure to check at the ticket office if student discounts are available. A traveler on seriously short purse strings will still be able to enjoy many wonders of Rome. The Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Bocca Della Verita, St Peter's Basilica and every church in the city are free. The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums are also free on the last Sunday of the month. Be sure to get there early, as the lines are incredibly long.
Don't let a small travel budget stop you from visiting one of the most beautiful and historical cities in the world. Begin by finding a cheap flight, eating on a budget and taking advantage of the many free activities the city has to offer. Proper planning and attention to budget concerns is all it takes to enjoy a Roman holiday. Here some other cheap travel tips for other countries:
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