City in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Rimini
Italy's biggest beach resort, with 15 km of sand, Fellini's old town and the Adriatic's busiest nightlife. Summer is loud and packed with loungers; off-season is calm and cheap. Very easy to reach by train.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$2,250–3,260Comfortable, one person · €2,000–2,900Details
- Value for money26/100Better value than 25% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, SepWarmest: Jul, 31°CDetails
- Air quality15 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · ModerateDetails
- Internet109 MbpsFixed broadband, Italy medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSafe and drunk by locals; free public fountains line the seafront.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$68–113Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundMetromareVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and contactless work in most places.Details
Where to stay in Rimini
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Marina Centro | Beach, bars and hotels; lively and loud in summer |
| Centro Storico | Roman arch, Tiberius Bridge, restaurants and Fellini sights |
| Borgo San Giuliano | Quiet fishermen's quarter with murals and trattorie |
| Miramare / Rivabella | Calmer beaches with cheaper hotels and local cafés |
Apps that work in Rimini
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Trenitalia: National rail tickets, delays and strike notices
- Italo: Private high-speed trains, often cheaper
- Taxis: Radio Taxi Rimini (+39 0541 50020) runs 24/7 and takes cards. Taxis are scarce late on peak summer nights; book ahead. Uber is not meaningful here.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Italy.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless work in most places. Keep cash for kiosks, beach-bar tabs, some trattorie and parking machines.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use bank ATMs (Bancomat), not Euronet machines; always decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not expected. Bills often include coperto (€1–4 per person) or a service charge; round up or leave a few euros for great service.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted; tap a bank card at metro gates in Rome and Milan.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (fingerprints and photo) instead of passport stamps.
- ETIAS is not running yet; the EU will announce its start date months in advance.
- Hotels and rentals must register every guest with police, so expect to show your passport at check-in.
Emergency numbers
Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
- Visit Rimini
- Start Romagna (buses and Metromare)
- Trenitalia
- AUSL Romagna
- Start Romagna tariff notice, 22 May 2026
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