Milano

A value-added tax called IVA of 4% to 22%*1 is imposed on nearly all products. If residents outside the EU spend at least €70at 1 store that is a member of the tax free system and carry out a prescribed procedure, there is a system that refunds the tax, minus a handling charge, etc. Don’t forget to carry out the procedure when shopping and returning home.

Since 2011, a tourist (accommodation) tax has been levied on accommodations in some cities in Italy. The name of the tax, the applicable lodging facilities, amount, season, period, etc. differ depending on the municipality. It is approximately €1–€8 per person, per night, depending on the status of hotel, season, etc. It is paid directly to the hotel at checkout. At some hotels, payment can be made in cash or by card together with the accommodation fee. The amount and timing of payment may change in the future.

Starting in April 2024, tourists will have to pay a day-tripper tax of €5 when visiting Venice.

A service charge is almost always included in fees at restaurants, hotels, etc., so a tip (mancia in Italian) is not always necessary. Take the following rates into account when you have received good service, caused more of an inconvenience than usual, etc.

Round your tips up.

In most cases, Italy's custom cover charge called the "coperto" will be added to your bill. It is about €0.50 to €5 per person. Some restaurants charge a service charge of about 5% to 10%. You don't need to tip if there is a coperto or a service charge, but it is better to either round up the bill or pay a tip of 5% to 10% based on the class of the restaurant.

Approx. €1–€5 for porters and room service.

Sometimes an attendant collects a flat tip and sometimes it is voluntarily placed in a container on a desk. There are also unattended types where a designated fee is deposited into an entrance gate. Approx. €0.50–€1.

There are many national holidays related to Christianity. Beware of national holidays that differ depending on the year and holidays for patron saints in each city.

The following is a general guide to business hours which differ for stores, restaurants, etc. depending on the shop and city. In addition, in major tourist cities such as Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice, stores such as brand-name stores, department stores, etc. are open during lunchtime and on Sundays.

Mon.–Fri. around 8:30–13:30, 15:00–16:00. The day before a national holiday they may close at noon. ATMs located outside banks, in stations, etc. that take credit cards can be used 24 hr./day.

Many shops are open from around 10:00–20:00. Many businesses outside of urban areas and some stores close for lunch from around 13:00–16:00 and are closed on Sundays and national holidays.

Lunch around 12:00–15:00; dinner around 19:00–24:00. Compared to the north, stores tend to open a little later in the south.

Some car rental companies have age restrictions, such as requiring people age 21–25 to have been driving for at least 1 year, requiring drivers to be age 65 or younger, etc.
In Italy you can buy alcohol and cigarettes from the age of 18, but there is no law stipulating the minimum age for drinking or smoking.

A no-smoking law went into effect from January 10, 2005 that prohibits smoking in all indoor and public places, including art museums, museums, cinemas, trains, restaurants, bars, etc. Violators are subject to a penalty.