Entry Fee of €2 to be Charged at Rome’s Iconic Trevi Fountain from February 2026
In an effort to tackle the issue of overtourism, Rome has decided to impose a €2 ($2.35) entry fee for tourists who wish to get a closer look at the iconic Trevi Fountain. This change will come into effect from February 1, 2026. The historic fountain, a major tourist attraction that draws in around 30,000 visitors on a daily basis and up to 70,000 on peak days, will introduce a managed access system during prime hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
The city’s Mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, has announced that the fee is intended to regulate crowd flows, safeguard the monument, and enhance the overall visitor experience. The city predicts that the new system could potentially generate approximately €6.5 million ($7.6 million) annually. The funds raised will be used for monument conservation and infrastructure improvements across Rome’s historic center.
While tourists will be required to pay for close-up access to the fountain’s basin, the surrounding piazza will remain free for viewing. Rome residents are exempt from the fee, and access will be unrestricted after 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online, at hotels, or while waiting in line. The decision to implement this fee comes after a successful year-long trial of crowd management measures that yielded positive results in reducing congestion at one of the world’s most photographed landmarks.
Source: Fox News Travel