Since 2 February 2026, tourists pay €2 to step into the basin of the Trevi Fountain, while the piazza around it stays free. Here is exactly who pays, when the ticket applies, where to buy it, and how to see the fountain without one. Details last checked in October 2026.
Quick Answer
- Price: €2 per person to enter the basin, the area closest to the monument
- Start date: 2 February 2026; the official listing runs to 31 December 2027
- Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., including the first Sunday of the month
- Free for: Rome and Metropolitan City residents (with ID), children under 5, people with disabilities and their caregivers
- Still free: The piazza and the view of the fountain from outside the basin
What Is the Trevi Fountain Entry Fee?
The Trevi Fountain entry fee is a €2 ticket that non-residents must buy to enter the basin, the paved area closest to the monument. According to Rome’s official tourism site, Turismo Roma, the aim is “to protect and ensure better maintenance” of the fountain. The ticket applies from 2 February 2026, and the official listing gives the period as 30 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
The basin here means the steps and edge right in front of the water. You do not need a ticket to stand in the wider piazza and look at the fountain.
Water spilling over the rocky tiers of the Trevi Fountain as visitors crowd the piazza behind the barriers
How Much Does a Trevi Fountain Ticket Cost, and Who Is Exempt?
The price is a flat €2 for a non-resident adult. Exemptions listed by Turismo Roma are in the table below; the last row comes from the travel site Romewise rather than the city, so confirm it before relying on it.
| Visitor type | Ticket needed? | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist or other non-resident | Yes, €2 | Applies daily during ticket hours |
| Resident of Rome or the Metropolitan City | No | Show ID if asked |
| Child under 5 | No | Per the official Turismo Roma notice |
| Person with a disability and caregiver | No | Official exemption |
| Roma MIC card holder | No (per Romewise) | Not on the official notice I found, so verify |
When Do You Need a Ticket? Opening Hours
Tickets apply every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the official notice states this includes the first Sunday of the month, so free-museum Sunday does not waive it. Turismo Roma adds that hours may change for maintenance work or public order reasons. Romewise reports that the ticket office is closed from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and that the basin is unrestricted in those hours. That is a third-party report, not a city statement, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Where Can You Buy a Trevi Fountain Ticket?
The official notice lists these sales points:
- Online on the official site, fontanaditrevi.roma.it/en
- Civic Museums and Tourist Infopoints in Rome
- Affiliated sales points
- At the entrance, by card only
Romewise says tickets are not timed, even when bought in advance, and that phone payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay work. It also says the fountain is not part of the Roma Pass. Both are third-party observations.
How Do You Visit the Trevi Fountain Step by Step?
- Decide whether you want the basin. If you only want photos, the free piazza is enough.
- Buy the €2 ticket online before you go, or have a card ready at the entrance.
- Arrive during ticket hours, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and carry ID if you claim a resident exemption.
- Show your ticket to the staff at the basin and go in.
- Take your photos and move on so others can enter. Romewise suggests 15 to 20 minutes is usually enough, which is the author’s opinion, not a rule.
Is It Still Worth Visiting the Trevi Fountain?
For most visitors, yes. The fee is small, the piazza is free, and the fountain is a few minutes on foot from other central Rome sights. If crowds bother you, the Romewise guide reports the busiest times as roughly 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and the very early morning, again a traveler’s observation. Combine the stop with a walk through central Rome rather than building a day around it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Trevi Fountain ticket?
The ticket costs €2 per person to enter the basin, according to Rome’s official tourism site, Turismo Roma. It applies from 2 February 2026.
Do you need a ticket to see the Trevi Fountain?
No. The ticket is only for entering the basin closest to the monument. The piazza around the fountain remains free to visit.
Who does not have to pay for the Trevi Fountain?
Per Turismo Roma, residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City (with ID), children under 5, and people with disabilities and their caregivers are exempt.
What are the Trevi Fountain ticket hours?
Tickets apply daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., including the first Sunday of the month, and hours may change for maintenance or public order reasons.
Where do you buy Trevi Fountain tickets?
Online at fontanaditrevi.roma.it/en, at Civic Museums, Tourist Infopoints and affiliated sales points, or at the entrance by card only.
Final Thoughts
The Trevi Fountain fee is a modest €2 that buys access to the basin, and the piazza stays free. Check the official site for current hours before you go, bring ID if you claim an exemption, and buy online to skip a step at the entrance.
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