Where is the best place to exchange money once I am in Rome?
Exchange rates and commission fees in Rome can range from reasonable to absurd between banks and exchange shops within a few feet of each other. There is no rhyme, or reason and everyone seems to have their favorite strategy for exchanging money. There are a few places outside of the Termini train station that will exchange cash for Euros without charging a commission. Their exchange rates are not always the best, but if you need Euros as soon as you arrive, when you step out of the Termini Station, just look for the”Exchange” signs in the shops across the street on your left side. In the lobby of the entrance to the Vatican Museum there is also an exchange window. The Vatican will exchange cash and traveler checks without charging a commission fee, again the exchange rate is not the best, but it is a safe and reliable location you can visit quickly if you are on our Divine Inspiration itinerary. A debit card that looks like a credit card is the most versatile, giving you access to you