San Marino travel guide

Getting there

The nearest airports are Rimini Federico Fellini (RMI) and Bologna (BLQ). Buses connect Rimini train station with San Marino in under an hour.

Best time to visit: May–Jun and Sep – warm days and fewer day-trippers.

Tougher months: No bad time – but July and August are busy with day trippers, and winters can be cold and foggy.

Weather by month in City of San Marino

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• 8°F●
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• 16°A●
• 21°M●
• 25°J●
• 28°J●
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• 23°S●
• 18°O●
• 11°N●
• 7°D●

Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: Europe/Rome. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 93 of 198 other passports can enter San Marino without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 105 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Source and more: San Marino travel facts on RoamSun

Stay

Most trips to San Marino are based around City of San Marino, Guaita Tower or Borgo Maggiore. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$70–100 for a backpacker and US$150–250 mid-range, per person.

Source: RoamSun San Marino page · Browse hotel guides

Connect

Plug types: C, F, L. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +378.

Mobile data: read the eSIM for Europe before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.

Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun

Do

• City of San Marino (Capital · historic centre): The walled old town atop Monte Titano, home to towers, palaces and museums.
• Guaita Tower (Monte Titano · fortress): The oldest and most famous of the three towers, with dramatic views.
• Borgo Maggiore (Below the capital · market town): A historic market town connected to the capital by cable car.
• Palazzo Pubblico (Capital · government seat): The neo-Gothic town hall overlooking Piazza della Libertà.
• Basilica di San Marino (Capital · church): A neoclassical basilica housing relics of Saint Marinus.
• Verucchio and nearby Romagna (Day trip · Italy): Nearby Italian hill towns and the Adriatic coast at Rimini make easy add-ons.

Things to do

• Climb the Three Towers. Walk along the ridge of Monte Titano between Guaita, Cesta and Montale, with panoramic views to the Adriatic.
• Watch the changing of the guard. See the colourful ceremony outside the Palazzo Pubblico in summer.
• Explore the historic centre. Wander medieval lanes, piazzas and walls in the UNESCO-listed old town.
• Visit the State Museum. Learn about the history of the republic through art and archaeology.
• Ride the cable car. Take the funivia between Borgo Maggiore and the city for stunning views.
• Hike Monte Titano. Follow trails through woods and rocky ridges across the mountain.
• Taste local specialities. Try torta Tre Monti, a layered wafer cake, and local wines.
• Collect stamps and coins. Visit the Philatelic and Numismatic Museum and buy collectable stamps.

Source: full San Marino guide on RoamSun

Eat and drink

• Torta Tre Monti – layered wafer cake shaped like the three towers
• Piadina – thin flatbread filled with cheese and cured ham
• Nidi di rondine – baked pasta rolls with ham and cheese
• Bustrengo – rustic cake made with bread, dried fruit and honey

Source: RoamSun San Marino guide

Money and safety

Currency: Euro (EUR). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: Not required; rounding up is appreciated.

Emergency numbers: 113 police · 118 ambulance · 115 fire.

• San Marino uses the euro and issues its own euro coins, popular with collectors.
• Cards are widely accepted, and ATMs are easy to find.
• San Marino is very safe, with low crime.
• Wear sturdy shoes for steep, cobbled streets and towers.

Source: RoamSun San Marino facts