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Sutri
Half a day: see the Roman amphitheatre and Mithraeum, then a coffee in the old village. Not worth a night unless you are touring the Viterbo province.
Sutri is a small tufa hill town 50 km north of Rome, on the Via Cassia. Its main draw is a Roman amphitheatre carved into rock, a Mithraeum turned church, and an Etruscan necropolis. The village itself is pleasant for a short pause, but the sights are few and can be seen in 2–3 hours. Most travellers use it as a stop between Rome and Viterbo or as a quick detour from the Via Cassia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, quiet)
- Airports
- FCO · CIA
- Nights
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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 Sutri113 ▾
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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 Sutri, 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
- SafetySutri is a quiet, safe village.
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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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (About 1 h by car or train via Rome; check).
- Getting aroundSutri is walkable.
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)
- Sit-down mealDinner (pizza or pasta, drink)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Museum or sight ticketAmphitheatre entrycheck
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (About 1 h by car or train via Rome; check) · CIA Ciampino (About 1 h by car or train via Rome; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sutri: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Sutri is walkable. The amphitheatre and Mithraeum are south of the Via Cassia, the village north. A car is the easiest way to reach the town; parking is available near the sights.
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 20 min
Car: 15 km (9.3 mi) north on the Via Cassia, about 20 min.Car: 9.3 mi (15 km) north on the Via Cassia, about 20 min.
City of the Popes, with a medieval quarter and thermal baths.
Door to door: About 20 min
Car: about 15 km (9.3 mi) east, 20 min.Car: about 9.3 mi (15 km) east, 20 min.
Abandoned hill town taken over by artists and hippies.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car: about 40 km (25 mi) north-east, 45 min.Car: about 25 mi (40 km) north-east, 45 min.
The 'dying town' on a tuff ridge; a full morning or afternoon.
Bomarzo
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car: about 20 km (12 mi) north, 25 min.Car: about 12 mi (20 km) north, 25 min.
The Park of the Monsters (Sacro Bosco); surreal stone sculptures.
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.
Sutri village centre
A few B&Bs and agriturismi; quiet, limited dining options.
Viterbo
15 km (9.3 mi) north; more hotels, restaurants and nightlife.9.3 mi (15 km) north; more hotels, restaurants and nightlife.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €50 | €100 |
| Car rental (economy, one day)2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Fuel for 50 km1 × €10 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €28 |
| Trip total≈ €154 per person per day, bed included | €308≈ US$400 |
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) |
| Panino or light lunch | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Dinner (pizza or pasta, drink) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Amphitheatre entry | check |
| Mithraeum entry | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The amphitheatre is often closed to the public but visible through the gate; check the official site for opening times.
- The Mithraeum may have limited hours; confirm before visiting.
- Via Cassia can be busy; allow extra time for traffic.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Rome (Via Vittorio Veneto 121); most other countries have embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rome → Sutri by car: about 50 km (31 mi), 1 h on the Via Cassiaabout 31 mi (50 km), 1 h on the Via Cassia
- Viterbo → Sutri by car: about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 minabout 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è l'anfiteatro? — Where is the amphitheatre? (doh-veh lahn-fee-teh-ah-troh)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soh pah-gah-reh kon kahr-tah)
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 Sutri. 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 (hot, quiet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the amphitheatre, Mithraeum and necropolis with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and reservation links.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Via Cassia traffic and parking.
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