Major city · Italy
Montone
Half a day is enough to walk the walls and see the frescoes; one night if you want a quiet dinner and a slow morning in Umbria's hill country.
Montone is a fortified hill town of 1,600 people in northern Umbria, perched on a ridge between two Tiber tributaries. It was named one of Italy's most beautiful villages. The main draw is the 14th-century Gothic church of San Francesco with early Renaissance frescoes by Bartolomeo Caporali. Most visitors pass through in a few hours on the way to Perugia, Assisi or Gubbio.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, few events)
- Airports
- PEG · FLR · FCO
- 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 Montone113 ▾
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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 Montone, 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; the main risks are narrow streets with no pavements and summer heat.
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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.
- AirportcheckPEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 40 km (25 mi); bus or taxi to Montone (check)).PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 25 mi (40 km); bus or taxi to Montone (check)).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable 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€1.00–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (bottled)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedApartment or suite (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in agriturismo or hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in agriturismo or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · 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
- PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 40 km (25 mi); bus or taxi to Montone (check)) · FLR Florence Peretola (About 140 km (87 mi); train to Perugia then bus) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 220 km (137 mi); train to Perugia then bus)PEG Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (About 25 mi (40 km); bus or taxi to Montone (check)) · FLR Florence Peretola (About 87 mi (140 km); train to Perugia then bus) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 137 mi (220 km); train to Perugia then bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Montone: next 7 days
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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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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 historic centre is walkable in 20 minutes. A car is needed for the countryside and to reach nearby towns. The E45 highway runs past Montone.
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: 35 min
Car via E45, about 30 min
Umbrian capital with the Rocca Paolina, Galleria Nazionale and a lively student centre.
Door to door: 50 min
Car via E45 and SS75, about 45 min
Basilica of St Francis and the medieval upper town.
Gubbio
goDoor to door: 35 min
Car via SP201 and SS219, about 30 min
Roman theatre, Palazzo dei Consoli and the funicular to Monte Ingino.
Arezzo
goDoor to door: 1 h 10 min
Car via E45 and A1, about 1 h
Piero della Francesca frescoes and the antique fair.
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
Tiny, quiet; a few B&Bs and apartments inside the walls.
Countryside around Montone
Agriturismi and farmhouses within 5 km (3.1 mi); need a car.Agriturismi and farmhouses within 3.1 mi (5 km); need a car.
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 agriturismo or hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Car rental, one day (small car)1 × €50 · check | €50 |
| Fuel, about 100 km1 × €15 | €15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €234 per person per day, bed included | €468≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.00–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Pasta dish | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Pizza (margherita) | €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) |
| Glass of house wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beer (bottled) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| 5 km taxicheck | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking is outside the walls; follow signs to the car parks.
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the centre; do not drive inside the walls unless your accommodation confirms access.
- Restaurants may close one day a week (often Monday or Tuesday); check ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Rome. The nearest consulate for US citizens is in Florence (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Perugia → Montone by car: about 30 min via E45
- Taxi from Perugia airport: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) (check)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwohn-JOHR-noh)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah)
- Dov'è la chiesa? — Where is the church? (doh-VEH lah KYEH-zah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KOHN-toh pehr fah-VOH-reh)
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 Montone. 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, few events) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the church of San Francesco (hours, entry fee check) and the main agriturismi.
- Eat pages with last orders and closure days.
- Parking map with ZTL boundaries.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the E45 exit.
Sources
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