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Rome

Europe

Rome

Walk through 2,000 years of history in the Eternal City

Pay in cash

$2,500

$900 flight + $1,600 hotel

Pay with points

185,000 pts

+ $120 taxes & fees

50KChase UR / Amex MR / Capital One135KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Round-trip economy flights NYC–Rome via Flying Blue (50K UR) with points left over

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: April

Air temp

62°–86°F

17°–30°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Moderate

Hot and dry; busy but evenings are pleasant

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → FCO

Economy

  • Air France/KLM Flying Blue

    via Chase UR / Amex MR / Capital One

    JFK → FCO — check direct flights from JFK. Transfer Chase UR or Amex MR to Flying Blue; promo awards often drop to 40K RT. Good availability on Air France/KLM to Rome FCO via Paris CDG or Amsterdam AMS.

    50,000

    roundtrip

    + $120 taxes

  • Aeroplan (Air Canada)

    via Chase UR / Amex MR

    JFK → FCO — check direct flights from JFK. Aeroplan partners with Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and others for Rome. Low carrier surcharges, solid availability. Transfer from Chase UR or Amex MR at 1:1.

    60,000

    roundtrip

    + $90 taxes

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

  • Hyatt Centric Rome

    Hyatt·Central location near Termini, stylish rooms, easy World of Hyatt redemptions

    Transfer Chase UR to Hyatt at 1:1. Category 5 standard award is 27K/night. Fifth night free on standard award stays.

    21K/27K/33K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5

    $320/night cash

    5 nights = 135,000 pts (~$1,600 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

  • Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora

    Marriott Bonvoy·Via Veneto location, classic luxury feel, Bonvoy Points redemptions

    Marriott Bonvoy standard award. Points earned with Amex MR transfer (3:1 ratio, less efficient). Best booked with Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card earnings.

    35K/45K/60K

    off / std / peak

    $380/night cash

    5 nights = 225,000 pts (~$1,900 value)

    Open to cover:Bonvoy Boundless Bonvoy Brilliant

  • Hilton Rome Eur

    Hilton·Business district location, pool, modern amenities, Hilton Honors redemptions

    Hilton Honors points not directly transferable from major UR/MR programs. Best earned via Amex co-brand cards or organic Hilton stays.

    40K/50K/65K

    off / std / peak

    $290/night cash

    5 nights = 250,000 pts (~$1,450 value)

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Chase Sapphire Reserve welcome bonus (60K UR) covers a round-trip economy flight via Flying Blue or Aeroplan. Amex Gold welcome bonus (60K MR) funds 2–3 nights at the Hyatt Centric Rome after transferring to World of Hyatt. Together these two welcome bonuses can cover flights and most of the hotel stay for a 5-night trip.

Chase Sapphire Reserve

Round-trip economy flights NYC–Rome via Flying Blue (50K UR) with points left over

$795/yr annual fee

Amex Amex Gold

2 nights at Hyatt Centric Rome (54K Hyatt points via 54K MR transfer) plus dining spend abroad

$325/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$50
Food (5 days)$350
Activities (5 days)$200
Total cash needed$600

🚗 Metro (Line A and B), buses, trams, and walking cover nearly all major sights. Taxis and rideshare available for late-night travel. · vs. $2,500 full cash trip

What to see & do in Rome

  • The Colosseum & Roman Forum

    Sight

    Iconic 2,000-year-old amphitheater and the heart of ancient Rome — book skip-the-line tickets weeks in advance.

  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

    Sight

    World-class art collection culminating in Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling. Reserve timed entry online.

  • Trastevere Neighborhood

    Neighborhood

    Cobblestone streets, ivy-draped buildings, and authentic trattorias make this the most charming after-dark district in Rome.

  • Cacio e Pepe & Carbonara Food Tour

    Food

    Roman pasta is among Italy's finest — join a street food or pasta-making tour to taste the city's signature dishes properly.

  • Day Trip to Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa)

    Day trip

    Just 30 minutes by regional train, Tivoli offers stunning Renaissance gardens and a sprawling ancient imperial retreat.

  • Midnight Trevi Fountain Visit

    Only here

    Visit Rome's most famous fountain after midnight when crowds thin out — toss a coin and soak in the floodlit baroque spectacle.

Events to know about

✨ In June

  • Estate Romana (Roman Summer Festival)

    Happening

    Outdoor concerts, cinema, theater, and food events take over parks and piazzas throughout the summer season.

    Jun · Jul · Aug

  • Easter in Rome (Pasqua)

    Papal Mass at St. Peter's Square draws hundreds of thousands; Via Crucis procession at the Colosseum on Good Friday is deeply moving.

    Mar · Apr

  • Rome Film Festival (Festa del Cinema)

    Major international film festival held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica with red-carpet premieres and public screenings.

    Oct

  • Christmas & New Year in Rome

    Nativity scenes across every church, holiday lights on Via Condotti, and a spectacular New Year's Eve concert at Circus Maximus.

    Dec

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

Sapphire Preferred

$95/yr

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Chase

Sapphire Reserve

$795/yr

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Amex

Amex Gold

$325/yr

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