Region, Italy
Umbria
Green hill towns, Assisi's basilicas and Perugia's student life at lower prices and with fewer crowds than Tuscany. Trains reach the main towns; villages need a car and rural buses are thin.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$2,140–3,040Comfortable, one person · €1,900–2,700Details
- Value for money32/100Better value than 31% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Jul, 32°CDetails
- Air quality11 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · ModerateDetails
- Internet109 MbpsFixed broadband, Italy medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSafe everywhere; public fountains in many towns.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$56–113Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting arounditTaxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and contactless are normal in towns.Details
Where to stay in Umbria
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Perugia (Centro Storico) | Students, nightlife, Italian courses and train links |
| Assisi | Pilgrimage, quiet evenings and walking trails |
| Spoleto | Arts festival, medieval streets and a calm base |
| Orvieto | Cliff-top town 1 hour from Rome by train |
Apps that work in Umbria
Ride-hailing
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| itTaxi | App for licensed Perugia taxis; Radiotaxi Perugia +39 075 500 4888 |
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Just Eat | Main delivery service in Perugia and larger towns |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Trenitalia: National rail tickets, delays and strike notices
- Italo: Private high-speed trains, often cheaper
- Taxis: Taxis are few outside Perugia, so book by phone or app. Late buses stop early; arrange rides home from rural restaurants.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Italy.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless are normal in towns. Keep cash for markets, small bars, rural trattorie and festival stalls.
- 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
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