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Benevento
Spend a half‑day in Benevento: 4 h for the historic centre, then catch a bus back to Naples or continue east.
Benevento is a small Campanian town of about 60 000 people with a compact historic core. Its main sights – the UNESCO‑listed Church of Santa Sofia, the Roman Theatre, the Arch of Trajan and the Rocca dei Rettori – are within a 15‑minute walk. One day (or a half‑day if on a road‑trip) is enough to see the highlights, then you can return to Naples (1 h 30 min by bus) or head east on the A16.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- Airport
- NAP
- 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
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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 Benevento112 ▾
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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 Benevento, 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
- SafetyBenevento is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and verify bus times at stations.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 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.
- AirportNAP Naples International Airport (EAV bus 1 h 30 min to Benevento).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable; regional buses connect to Naples, Avellino and Foggia.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a bar€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideEAV bus ticketcheck€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · 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
- NAP Naples International Airport (EAV bus 1 h 30 min to Benevento)
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
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Benevento: 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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
The historic centre is walkable; regional buses connect to Naples, Avellino and Foggia. No city‑wide public transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Naples
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
EAV bus from Naples airport, 1 h 30 min
Visit historic centre or the coast; return same day.
Avellino
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Regional train or bus, 30 min
Check train schedule; small town charm.
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.
Benevento city centre
Most budget hotels and B&Bs within 5 min walk of the main sights
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
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| EAV bus Naples ↔ Benevento (round‑trip)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Entry: Roman Theatre2 × €2 · €2 ticket | €4 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €21 |
| Trip total≈ €118 per person per day, bed included | €235≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a bar | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pizza slice | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pasta dish | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–12 (≈ US$6–14) |
| EAV bus ticketcheck | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may vary on weekends; check the EAV timetable.
- Opening hours of Santa Sofia differ winter (08:00‑12:00, 16:00‑19:00) vs summer (16:30‑20:00).Opening hours of Santa Sofia differ winter (8:00 AM‑12:00 PM, 4:00 PM‑7:00 PM) vs summer (4:30 PM‑8:00 PM).
- Some sites (e.g., Rocca dei Rettori) close at 13:00; plan visits early.Some sites (e.g., Rocca dei Rettori) close at 1:00 PM; plan visits early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Naples; Italian embassy in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Naples → Benevento (EAV): about €13 (≈ US$16), 1 h 30 min (check)
- Local bus within Benevento: ≈ €1.50 per ride
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skoo-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwan-toh koh-sta)
- Dove è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (doh-veh eh eel bah-nyo)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (poh-soh pah-gah-reh con kar-ta)
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 Benevento. 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 (heat, occasional thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Benevento for a relaxed pace (budget B&B €40).
- Combine with a day in Avellino for a southern Italy loop.
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