Rimini Prices

« I decided to write a useful post for those planning to visit Rimini. You can buy a bus ticket at a tobacco shop. The price for a 60-minute ticket is about €1.50. You need to validate your ticket before you get on the bus, as the time might be limited. During the active hour of your ticket, you can transfer to different buses. There are also tickets available for days, for 10 days, and so on.

Today, a couple of girls from my hotel were fined for riding without a ticket—a whopping €180!!! They were upset and said, "But we didn't know!" So, dear friends, keep in mind that not knowing the rules is no excuse! »

« About renting 🚗 in Rimini.
Usually, we go for a small 4-door car, preferably with a diesel engine and without a mileage limit. We booked through the aggregator HolidayCars, choosing 🚗 for 3 days at €44 (without extra options). The selection of options was done on-site; we always get full insurance 👌🏻. The insurance price depends on the deposit size: with franchise insurance, they would hold €900 on the card, but we only had €250 held, and upon returning the car, the funds were released immediately. However, such insurance is more expensive; we paid €74 for it. »

« Craftsmanship in the town... it's not the cheapest, that big plate over there costs 140$. »

« For just 8 euros, you can almost reach the clouds! 😊 »

« The only thing I don’t like here are the prices🙈 A beach umbrella and a lounge chair cost 15 euros, and it’s even more expensive closer to the water. 😳 You can’t just lay your towel by the sea, not even for 15 minutes, they’ll chase you away. 😏 But on the bright side, everything is super clean, there are playgrounds for kids, table tennis, and beach volleyball. 👍 »

« 10 € for a sunbed and umbrella for the day! $860! Well, that’s what vacation is for, right? »

« Most beaches are privately rented, and you have to pay to sunbathe. It’s around 5-6 euros for each sunbed. For ten days for two people renting two sunbeds and an umbrella, it would cost about 240 euros! (10 days at 15 euros per day) Horrible! But at these beaches, swimming is allowed, and you can use changing rooms and showers, all for free! P.S. The sea is shallow and not very clean! At least it’s warm! 😊 »

« So we went to the Ferris wheel. The price was €8. We thought it was quite pricey for just one round, but we went anyway. And guess what? There were actually 4 rounds! We enjoyed the views and took plenty of pictures. Honestly, 4 rounds felt like too much. Two rounds would have been enough, and a better deal at €4. I don't speak Italian, so I couldn't share my suggestion with anyone. »

« Gros Rimini is basically a shopping center, but in reality, it's a bunch of warehouses filled with various clothing items. Honestly, there's no need to go here. It's a complete letdown. Some warehouses are closed, claiming to be on "vacation," others are clearly abandoned (European sanctions hit, and now they don’t know where all the shoppers went), and the ones occupied by Chinese sellers have such cheap stuff that it’s unpleasant to even touch it.

All of this is offered by tour companies for a modest price of about $11 per person (it's marketed as a private shopping tour). There are some free shuttles, but of course, they only take you where they want. Plus, the service is pretty rude (at least at the places I saw) – they only accept card payments starting from $220, and it feels like they’re intentionally clueless – we asked for a white leather jacket, and they brought everything but that.

If you're going to shop, stick to proper outlets. Or if you're a fan of high-end brands, places like Versace and Prada have their own outlets. Prices are through the roof, considering the current exchange rates, but there are fans out there! Or head to Milan, they say it’s a paradise for shopaholics. 😅🛍️ »

« My next stop was Rimini - a resort town well-known among tourists. While many travelers consider Rimini to be a bit pricey, you actually see a lot of people around, more than in other places in Italy. The locals often say the town is pretty average and budget-friendly. This might be because half the people here own a hotel or a restaurant. From my perspective, the prices are quite reasonable for a coastal tourist town, but if you're hoping to try lasagna priced around €7-€8, you’ll probably discover it was bought from a grocery store, even if it's an Italian one. 😅 »

« Bus number 19, heading to the train station. You can buy a ticket at the kiosk. It costs €1.30 and is valid for 60 minutes, so it’s multi-use. Super convenient! Drivers change at the final stop, Train Station. »

« You definitely need to visit Italy in Miniature at the very beginning of your vacation since one ticket ($24) allows you to come back for at least another six months. And it's awesome there!!!! We regretted going there on the last day... »

« The view from above is amazing! The giant Ferris wheel is really cool. A ticket costs €8 for three rotations. 🎡😊 »

« As I mentioned, to get to San Marino from the resort town of Rimini, there's a scheduled bus every 1.5 hours. The round-trip price is 10 euros. Most of the passengers are locals from the biggest landlocked country in the world. Some are seeking new experiences, while others are after cheap tax-free goods. The buses can accommodate 50 to 60 passengers, but the demand is about one and a half to two times greater. Standing is not allowed on the bus. Getting on in the morning felt like a civilized line, but the return trip was a scramble to board, with shouts from women, children crying, and men cursing. »

« Upon check-in, we were offered a larger room for a lower price. We will be staying here for almost 2 weeks. For this, they asked us for $360. »

« It's a bit chilly with a cold wind and the sun shining, but people are swimming... I'm not feeling it though :) It's nice here, even if it's a bit cool. Ice cream is €2.50, and a sunbed for the whole day is €6. oO »

« A bit more motivation for those complaining about the exorbitant prices of public transportation. A bus ride in Rimini costs $0.75. »

« Today we genuinely walked halfway through Rimini, as their transportation system is something else! All stops are named with numbers, and each stop shows which buses come and how they operate. But the routes aren’t listed by stop numbers; instead, they use place names. They run on a schedule that seems to be known only to the locals :) since it's not posted anywhere, but they gather the crowd at the stop right on time for the bus's arrival. Moreover, you need to buy a ticket in advance at a tobacco shop for €1.50 or on the bus, but it costs more then. Once on board, you have to validate your ticket or face a fine of €70, which doubles if you don’t pay it within 5 days! We struggled with this and can proudly say we rode for free on our way back, just like any adventurous tourist would. »