Macerata

The questions people ask first about Macerata, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
• SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
• Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
• TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
• SafetyVery safe.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
• BeerBeer (bottled)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
• Metro or bus rideBus ticket (urban)€1.30 (≈ US$2)
• Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
• Mid-range bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
• High-end bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

AOI Ancona Falconara (About 50 km (31 mi); shuttle bus to Ancona station then train to Macerata, about 1.5 h total) · CIA Rome Ciampino (About 280 km (174 mi); direct bus or train via Rome Termini, about 3.5 h) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 290 km (180 mi); train via Rome Termini, about 3.5 h)AOI Ancona Falconara (About 31 mi (50 km); shuttle bus to Ancona station then train to Macerata, about 1.5 h total) · CIA Rome Ciampino (About 174 mi (280 km); direct bus or train via Rome Termini, about 3.5 h) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 180 mi (290 km); train via Rome Termini, about 3.5 h)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed

Mid

€80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed

High

€130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

• ZTL (limited traffic zone) inside the walls: cameras fine unauthorised cars. Park outside and walk.
• Many restaurants close on Sunday and Monday; check ahead.
• The Sferisterio Opera Festival runs July–August; book tickets and accommodation months in advance.
• Steep stairs and cobblestones in the old town; not wheelchair-friendly.