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Van road trip in Vatican City: how many days and how much does it cost?
Vatican City: allow 1 to 2 days by van for a loop of about 90 mi (150 km). Budget: between €100 and €150 for fuel and nights, without meals or sightseeing.
Estimates. These figures are rough estimates written from memory on Oct 25, 2026: prices and rules change. Check official sources before you go.
How many days?
Allow 1 to 2 days for a loop of about 90 mi (150 km), at a pace of 150 to 300 km (95 to 185 mi) a day. The longer you stay in the same places, the more days you need.
How much does it cost?
| Fuel | €50 |
|---|---|
| Nights (2 days) | between €50 and €100 |
| Total, without meals or sightseeing | between €100 and €150 |
Assumptions: 12 L per 100 km, 2 days, 90 mi (150 km) of driving, gas at €1.85 per litre. Tolls and vignettes extra. With your vehicle and your route, the planner works out the cost kilometre by kilometre.
Where to sleep? Banned
Not applicable.
Frequently asked questions
- Vatican City: how many days for a van road trip?
- Allow 1 to 2 days for a loop of about 90 mi (150 km), at a pace of 150 to 300 km (95 to 185 mi) a day. The longer you stay in the same places, the more days you need.
- Vatican City: how much does a van road trip cost?
- For 2 days, budget €50 for fuel (12 L per 100 km, gas at €1.85 per litre) and between €50 and €100 for nights, so between €100 and €150 in total without meals or sightseeing.
- Vatican City: where to sleep in a van?
- Banned. Not applicable. A night costs €30 to €60 depending on whether you find a free spot, a service area or a campground with hookups.
- Vatican City: do you need to pay tolls or buy a vignette in a van?
- No tolls. No driving for visitors: leave the vehicle outside Rome (ZTL) and come by public transit.
- Vatican City: what do you need to enter with your van?
- Passport valid for the whole stay. International Driving Permit required with your Canadian or US licence (CAA, AAA). Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.