Major city · Italy
Spoleto
Half a day for the Duomo and Roman ruins, or a full day if you add the aqueduct walk and a festival visit. One night is enough to catch the evening atmosphere.
Spoleto is a compact Umbrian hill town with a Roman theatre, a 12th-century cathedral and a Lombard fortress. Most travellers stop for a few hours between Rome and Perugia or Assisi, but the Festival dei Due Mondi (June–July) justifies a longer stay. The old town is walkable and the countryside around is good for truffle hunting and wine tasting.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures)
- Airports
- FCO · CIA · PEG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Spoleto113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Spoleto, 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
- SafetySpoleto is very safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckFCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h 45 min by train via Rome Termini; check direct regional trains to Spoleto.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is small enough to walk end to end in 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
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)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Museum or sight ticketDuomo entryfree (check)
- Budget bedApartment (2–4 people), a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room in B&B or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h 45 min by train via Rome Termini; check direct regional trains to Spoleto.) · CIA Rome–Ciampino (Bus to Rome Termini, then train to Spoleto; total about 2 h.) · PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 45 min by car or bus; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spoleto: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is small enough to walk end to end in 20 minutes. A minibus (Linea A) runs from the train station up to Piazza della Libertà. Taxis are available at the station and Piazza Garibaldi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Train from Spoleto station, about 30 min
Basilica of St Francis and Roman temple; combine with Spoleto in one day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Spoleto, about 50 min
Umbrian capital with Etruscan walls and a medieval centre.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Train via Terni, about 1 h 15 min
Cathedral and underground caves; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 30 min
Train from Spoleto, about 15 min
Flower-filled town with Roman gates; half a day.
Door to door: About 35 min
Train from Spoleto, about 20 min
Cascata delle Marmore waterfall; check opening times.
Gubbio
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Spoleto (change in Perugia), about 1.5 h
Medieval hill town; better as a day trip from Perugia.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (within the walls)
Walkable to all sights; mostly small hotels and B&Bs. Parking is limited and ZTL applies.
Outside the walls (e.g. along Via Flaminia)
Easier parking, cheaper rooms, but you need a bus or taxi into town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in B&B or hotel1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Rome–Spoleto one way (regional)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bus from train station to centre2 × €2 · check | €3 |
| eSIM for a week2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €35 |
| Trip total≈ €191 per person per day, bed included | €382≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pasta dish (primo) | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Truffle pasta | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Glass of local wine | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Gelato (two scoops) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Duomo entry | free (check) |
| Roman theatre museum | €6 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| Taxi from station to centre | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the historic centre: cameras fine non-residents; park outside and walk.
- The Duomo and Roman theatre may close for lunch (12:30–15:00); check hours on the day.The Duomo and Roman theatre may close for lunch (12:30 PM–3:00 PM); check hours on the day.
- Festival dei Due Mondi tickets sell out weeks ahead; book online.
- Steep cobbled streets: wear comfortable shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US consulate in Florence handles Umbria; most other countries have consulates in Rome or Milan.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rome Termini → Spoleto: about €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) regional, 1 h 45 min (check)
- Taxi station → centre: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Bus line A (station → centre): €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (KWAN-toh COS-tah)
- Dov'è il Duomo? — Where is the Duomo? (doh-VEH eel DWOH-moh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh pair fah-VOH-reh)
- Parla inglese? — Do you speak English? (PAR-lah een-GLEH-zeh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spoleto. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Dec–Feb (cold, some closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Duomo, Roman theatre, Ponte delle Torri, Rocca Albornoziana.
- Eat pages for truffle-focused restaurants and wine bars.
- Festival dei Due Mondi event page with ticket links and schedule.
- Parking and ZTL map for drivers.
Sources
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