Italy at a glance
EMERGENCY112 (European emergency number)
CURRENCYEuro (€). Cards widely accepted; keep some cash for small places.
PLUGSType F and L, 230 V
TRAINSTrenitalia and Italo for high speed; regional trains for small towns
DRIVINGHistoric centers have ZTL zones with camera fines
TIPPINGNot expected; a "coperto" cover charge is common
🚆 Trains and tickets
Trenitalia vs Italo: which train to bookRoutes, stations, classes and prices — and when only a regional train will take you there.Read the guide →
How to validate a train ticket in ItalyWhich tickets need stamping, digital check-in, and what to do if you forgot — avoid on-board fines.Read the guide →
Train strike in Italy: what travelers should doGuaranteed time bands and trains, refunds for Trenitalia and Italo, and how to save the day.Read the guide →
Cinque Terre by trainCinque Terre Card prices 2026, single tickets, trails and crowd tips.Read the guide →✈️ Airports
Fiumicino Airport to Rome city center🚗 Driving
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