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Rome with your friends
Ancient ruins, proper carbonara and spritz in the piazzas.
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What 5 nights in Rome costs each
Each person pays roughly £120 for return flights, £315 for their share of a room and £350 to spend in May, one of the best months to go. That's about £785 each, or £620 if you stay in a hostel. The cheapest month is January, at about £640 each.
| Month | Season | Hotel or flat | Hostel |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £640 | £520 |
| February | Cheap | £640 | £520 |
| March | Normal | £710 | £570 |
| AprilBest | Peak | £860 | £675 |
| MayBest | Busy | £785 | £620 |
| JuneBest | Peak | £860 | £675 |
| July | Busy | £785 | £620 |
| August | Busyschool hols | £821 | £648 |
| SeptemberBest | Peak | £860 | £675 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £785 | £620 |
| November | Normal | £710 | £570 |
| December | Busy | £785 | £620 |
Per person for 5 nights: return flights from London, your share of a 3-star room or apartment for two (or a dorm bed), and about £70 a day for food, drinks, local transport and an activity. Flights cost more in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. Based on the Post Office City Costs Barometer 2025 for Rome: 3-star city-centre rooms shared by two, June prices. See the barometer. These are rough guides, not quotes, so check live prices before you book.
When to go
The best months for Rome are April, May, June, September and October. It's cheapest in January and February. April, June and September are peak season, when flights and rooms cost the most.
Things to do as a group
- The Colosseum and Forum
- Evening in Trastevere
- The Vatican Museums
- Gelato crawl
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