Italy Guide
Money
Italy's currency is the euro (€; note that Italians pronounce it "eh-uro") which is split into 100 cents (centesimi). In Italy, you'll get the best rate of exchange (cambio) at a bank. Banking hours are normally Monday to Friday mornings from 8.30am until 1.30pm, and for an hour in the afternoon (usually 2.30–4pm). There are local variations on this and banks are usually open only in the morning on the day before a public holiday. Outside banking hours, the larger hotels will change money or traveller's cheques, although if you're staying in a reasonably large city the rate is invariably better at the train station exchange bureaux – normally open evenings and weekends. ATMs are common with most towns and even villages having at least one, although, as in most countries, you won't be able to withdraw more than €250 per day.