Convert between Euros (EUR €) and your home currency, including optional foreign-transaction or ATM fees. Italy uses the Euro (€). Set your live exchange rate below to convert any amount and preview typical 2026 Italian prices—from a €1.30 espresso at the bar to trattoria dinners and Frecciarossa train tickets.
Cash & Card Tips for Italy (EUR €)
- Always choose to be charged in EUR (€): When an Italian card terminal or ATM asks whether to charge you in your home currency (USD/GBP/CAD) or in EUR (€), always select EUR. Accepting "guaranteed conversion" (Dynamic Currency Conversion) adds a 4%–8% hidden markup.
- Use official bank ATMs (Bancomat): Withdraw Euro cash only from ATMs attached to real Italian banks (Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit, BNL, Monte dei Paschi, Poste Italiane) and avoid standalone blue/yellow tourist ATMs that charge €5+ withdrawal fees and 10%+ exchange markups.
- Contactless is accepted by law: Italian merchants, taxis, cafés, and ticket machines are legally required to accept contactless card payments (POS) for any amount, though keeping €30–€60 in small €5/€10/€20 notes and €1/€2 coins is handy for city tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno), rural buses, and church candle boxes.