Rome's Trevi Fountain Now Requires Paid Access During Peak Hours

City aims to manage overcrowding at popular tourist attraction with new entry fee.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Starting February 2nd, tourists who want to get up close to Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain during peak daylight hours must pay a 2 euro ($2.35) fee. The new requirement is part of the city's efforts to manage overcrowding at the popular site, though visitors can still view the fountain from a distance for free or visit during off-peak night hours without paying.

Why it matters

The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome's most famous landmarks, drawing massive crowds of tourists daily. The new entry fee is an attempt by the city to better control access and flow of visitors to the site, reducing overcrowding and improving the overall experience.

The details

After a year-long experiment with lines near the fountain's edge, Rome has now implemented a mandatory 2 euro fee for those who want to get up close to the Trevi Fountain during peak daylight hours. The fee can be paid in advance online. Those who want to view the fountain from a distance or visit at night can still do so for free. Some other once-free city museums are also now charging entry fees, though Roman residents remain exempt.

  • The new entry fee policy went into effect on February 2, 2026.

The players

Trevi Fountain

One of Rome's most famous and iconic landmarks, drawing massive crowds of tourists daily.

Rome

The city implementing the new entry fee policy for the Trevi Fountain in an effort to manage overcrowding at the popular tourist attraction.

Ilhan Musbah

A tourist from Morocco who was unfazed by the new 2 euro fee, saying it was a small price to pay to see the famous site.

Alessandro Onorato

Rome's assessor of tourism, who joked that if the Trevi Fountain were in New York, they would have charged at least $100 for entry.

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What they’re saying

“Before, there were problems accessing the fountain. There were a lot of people. Now, it's very easy. You can take photos, you feel good, you're comfortable, and on top of that 2 euros is not much.”

— Ilhan Musbah, Tourist from Morocco (Associated Press)

“I think tourists were shocked by the fact that the city of Rome is only asking for 2 euros for a site of this level. I believe that if the Trevi Fountain were in New York, they would have charged at least $100.”

— Alessandro Onorato, Rome's Assessor of Tourism (Associated Press)

What’s next

The city of Rome will continue to monitor the impact of the new entry fee policy and may make adjustments as needed to balance visitor access and experience at the Trevi Fountain.

The takeaway

Rome's decision to implement a modest 2 euro entry fee for up-close access to the iconic Trevi Fountain during peak hours reflects a broader trend of cities worldwide seeking to better manage overcrowding at their most popular tourist attractions, while still preserving public access.