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Researched Updated Oct 30, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Nature and Outdoor Activities

National Parks Nearby
Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi (1.5 hours drive).
Nearby Nature Escapes
Parco Marecchia (urban park) and Monte San Bartolo Regional Park (30 mins drive).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Ciclabile del Marecchia - 20km path from the sea to the hills.
Scenic Viewpoints
La Ruota Panoramica (Ferris Wheel) at the port.
Birdwatching Locations
Oasi d'Isola (Torriana area).
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Generally prohibited on public beaches; allowed in private beach club events.

Essentials

City
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 10 6
Population
151,019 residents in the comune on 1 January 2026. 6
Internet Speed
95 Mbps average, Fiber available in most central areas.
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars (1 US dollar = 0.8909 euro). 1
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; do not drink from fountains marked non potabile. Restaurants often serve bottled water. 5
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin). 5
SIM Card
iliad, TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre sell prepaid SIMs. You need a passport, and the shop can make a codice fiscale from it. iliad activation is 9.99 euros. GIGA 150 is 7.99 euros a month for 150 GB plus 12 GB in the EU. TOP 230 is 9.99 euros a month for 230 GB plus 18 GB in the EU. The Rimini cost sheet uses TOP 230 as the monthly plan and GIGA 150 plus activation as a tourist SIM. 2 3 4 5
Banking for Expats
Intesa Sanpaolo, Unicredit, and digital banks like Revolut/Fineco.
Accommodation
Ideal-Lavoro for long term; Airbnb for short term (high seasonal fluctuation).
Cashless Friendly
Yes, mandatory for businesses to accept cards (POS), but keep some cash for small beach kiosks.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Immobiliare.it (Monthly: €800-€1,400).
Budget Accommodation
Sunflower Beach Backpacker Hostel and Bar, Via Siracusa 25 (0541 373432), and Sunflower City Backpacker Hostel and Bar, Via Dardanelli 102 (0541 25180). Both list beds from 18 euros a night. The city house is marked open all year. 36 37
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Marina Centro (Viale Vespucci area for beaches and nightlife).
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Centro Storico (Historical Center) for year-round amenities and the San Giuliano district.

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Master Coworking (Via Flaminia 267, entrance on Via Palmiri 6, beside the Le Befane mall on the SS16). An open desk is 180 euros a month plus VAT, or 80 euros a week plus VAT. Private boxes start at 400 euros a month plus VAT. The Rimini cost sheet uses that 180 euro month before VAT. 9
Best Cafe for Work
Caffetteria Vecchi (Via Bruno 22) - Great WiFi and quiet morning atmosphere.
Networking Events
Innovation Square meetups and Startup Grind Rimini events.
Social Events for Expats
Rimini Language Exchange (often held at beercraft bars in San Giuliano).

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Radio Taxi Rimini (CO.TA.RI.) on 0541 50020, with an Android and iPhone app. The travel guide prints the same phone number. 17 10
Bike/Scooter Rental
BIT Mobility and Lime share e-scooters in the centre and along the beach. Both unlock in their own apps and charge by the minute. The municipality also offers bike sharing, and the station Bike Park rents, parks and repairs bicycles. 10
Best Beach Nearby
The Marina is about 15 km of beach. Swimming is free, and most of the sand is let by beach clubs. Unmanaged stretches, called spiaggia libera, include the area around plot 97 near Parco Murri. 10
Top Regional Airline
ITA Airways flies from Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI), about 7 km southeast of the centre. 15 10
Top International Airline
Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air are on the Federico Fellini Airport seasonal airline list, with ITA Airways, Volotea, Vueling and British Airways. 15
Highway Access
The A14, a six-lane motorway called the Autostrada del Mare, runs north from Rimini. The SS16 comes in from Ravenna, and the SS72 heads inland toward San Marino. 10
Main Train/Transit Hub
Rimini railway station, beside the bus station at the north end of the beach strip and near the old town. The map places the station building on Via Dante Alighieri. 10 32
Public Transport Passes
Start Romagna. From 1 August 2026 a personal monthly pass for one zone is 38 euros, loaded on a Mi Muovo card. A one-zone ticket is 2 euros. Metromare, the electric rapid bus between Rimini and Riccione stations, uses the two-zone ticket at 3 euros for 75 minutes. 7 8
Regional Travel
Fast trains run from Milan through Bologna and Rimini toward Ancona, Bari and Lecce. Not every fast train stops in Rimini, so some trips change at Bologna for the hourly regional via Imola, Faenza, Forli and Cesena. Another train runs hourly from Ravenna via Cervia and Cesenatico. Flixbus has direct coaches from Milan, Venice-Mestre, Bergamo, Ancona, Pescara and Rome. 10

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Ospedale Infermi di Rimini (Via Settembrini 2).
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Arbor Vitae, Viale Fabio Filzi 9, for yoga and movement. The same centre also teaches in Riccione at Viale Castrocaro 54. 13 34
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Garden Sporting Center, Viale Euterpe 7. The Open plan, with the gym, the pool and the classes, is 73 euros a month. The family plan is 125 euros a month. 12 33
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Self-Service 'Onda Blu' (Via Roma 53) - Approx. €4-6 per wash.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo, Just Eat, Deliveroo.
Best Local Dish to Try
Piadina romagnola at Casina del Bosco, Via Antonio Beccadelli 15 and Via Destra del Porto 159, open 09:00 to 17:00. 14 10 35
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Vegolosi (Via Garibaldi 116) - 100% plant-based bistro.
Best Dessert Spots
Pasticceria Rinaldini (Via Amerigo Vespucci 8) - World-class pastries.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercato Coperto (Via Castelfidardo) - Large daily fresh market.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it, Zalando.it.
Grocery Delivery
Esselunga a Casa, Conad Drive & Delivery.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Borgo San Giuliano (trendy wine bars) and Coconuts (Lungomare Tintori).
Local Brewery
Birra Amarcord (Local craft beer found in most bars).
Wine Bars
Enio Ottaviani (Local Sangiovese) and Beura (Via San Giuliano 69).
Street Food Stalls
L'Azdora (Viale Vespucci) for quick Piadina slices.
Popular International Cuisine
Yume Ramen (Via Bonsi 15) for authentic Japanese.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Arch of Augustus on Corso d'Augusto, and the Tiberius Bridge, where the Via Aemilia begins. 10 27 28
Museums & Art Venues
Fellini Museum, across Castel Sismondo, Palazzo del Fulgor and Piazza Malatesta. Castel Sismondo is open 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00, and Palazzo del Fulgor 10:00 to 19:00. Closed Mondays except public holidays. On 30 and 31 December 2026 only Palazzo del Fulgor is open. 16 31
Historical Sites
Domus del Chirurgo, the Roman surgeon house, on Piazza Luigi Ferrari. 10 29
Religious Sites
Tempio Malatestiano. The travel guide gives the entrance as 35 Via IV Novembre. The map places the building on Via Leon Battista Alberti. 10 30
Annual Events
La Notte Rosa (July), Rimini Wellness (May/June), Festa de' Borg.
Cultural Districts
Borgo San Giuliano (Fishermen's quarter with murals).
Theater Venues
Teatro Amintore Galli (Piazza Cavour).
Local Markets
Outdoor Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Piazza Malatesta.
Music Scene
Velvet Club (Rock/Alternative) and various summer beach concerts.
Street Art
Fellini-inspired murals throughout Borgo San Giuliano.
Cooking Classes
Cesenatico Cooking School (Nearby) or local 'Sfogline' workshops at restaurants.
Art Galleries
PART - Palazzi dell’Arte Rimini (Piazza Cavour).
Historic Buildings
Palazzo dell'Arengo and Palazzo del Podestà.
Local Heritage
Romagna Identity - Strong focus on hospitality and gastronomy.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane (Via Dante Alighieri 8), DHL Excellence Point.
Tech Repair Services
iFix (Via Tripoli 55) for smartphones and laptops.
Table Tennis Spots
Many 'Bagni' (beach clubs) like Bagno 26 have tables in summer.
Language Classes
Rimini Academy (Via Gambalunga 47).
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Gambalunga (Via Gambalunga 27) - Stunning 17th-century library.
Community Centers
Casa delle Associazioni (Via Bonsi).
Gaming Lounges
Cyberground (Nearby in Riccione).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Bingo Rimini (Via Flaminia).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €3,800/m² (e.g., 40m² = €152,000).
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,600/m² (e.g., 40m² = €104,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €3,500/m² (e.g., 60m² = €210,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,400/m² (e.g., 60m² = €144,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €3,200/m² (e.g., 80m² = €256,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,200/m² (e.g., 80m² = €176,000).
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions can move IRAP slightly. IRAP no longer applies to self-employed professionals. For 2025 only, IRES can fall from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. 21
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% on dividends paid to resident individuals. 22
Tax System
Residents pay tax on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in the year, you are physically in Italy, you have your habitual home here, or Italy is the centre of your personal and family life. Registration in the population register creates a presumption of residence. 18 19
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% on national income tax above 50,000 euros. For 2026 the bands are 23% up to 28,000 euros, 33% from 28,001 to 50,000 euros, and 43% above that. Regional and municipal surcharges are extra. 18
VAT
Standard VAT is 22 percent. Listed food, drinks and e-books can be 4 percent, and some listed supplies such as certain electricity and medicines are 10 percent. Restaurant and hotel prices include 10 percent, and books are 4 percent. 24 5
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
A controlled foreign company is taxed in Italy when its effective tax rate is under 15 percent and more than a third of its revenue is passive. If the accounts are not certified, the tax-rate test is whether foreign tax is under half the Italian corporate tax that would have applied. 23
Property Tax
IMU is not charged on a primary home, the place where you are registered and actually live, except homes in cadastral categories A/1, A/8 and A/9. 26
Property Transaction Tax
Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2 percent with the first-home relief and 9 percent otherwise, on the cadastral value (minimum 1,000 euros), plus 50 euros mortgage tax and 50 euros cadastral tax. Buying from a developer who charges VAT, first-home VAT is 4 percent and the ordinary rate is 10 percent, with registration, mortgage and cadastral tax fixed at 200 euros each. 25
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Qualifying workers who move their tax residence to Italy from 2024 can exclude 50 percent of Italian employment or self-employment income, capped at 600,000 euros a year, for the arrival year and the four years after. Moving with a minor child cuts the taxable share to 40 percent. Transfers completed by 31 December 2023 stay on the earlier inbound regime. 20

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 30, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB reference on 19 October 2026, 1 euro equals 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. iliad GIGA 150 at 7.99 euros and TOP 230 at 9.99 euros, SIM activation 9.99 eurosOfficial
  3. iliad TOP 230, 230 GB in Italy plus 18 GB in the EU, 9.99 euros a monthOfficial
  4. iliad GIGA 150, 150 GB in Italy plus 12 GB in the EU, 7.99 euros a monthOfficial
  5. 230 V, types C, F and L; tap water; passport and codice fiscale for a SIM; TIM, Vodafone, Wind Tre and iliadSecondary
  6. Comune of Rimini 151,019 residents on 1 January 2026Official
  7. Start Romagna personal monthly pass for one zone 38 euros from 1 August 2026Official
  8. One-zone ticket 2 euros; Metromare two-zone ticket 3 euros for 75 minutesOfficial
  9. Master Coworking open desk 180 euros a month plus VAT, Via Flaminia 267Official
  10. Station, A14, airport, beach, BIT and Lime, landmarks, trains and piadinaSecondary
  11. Sunflower Beach at Via Siracusa 25 and City at Via Dardanelli 102, from 18 eurosOfficial
  12. Garden Sporting Center, Viale Euterpe 7, Open plan 73 euros a monthOfficial
  13. Arbor Vitae at Viale Fabio Filzi 9 in RiminiOfficial
  14. Casina del Bosco piadina, Via Antonio Beccadelli 15 and Via Destra del Porto 159Official
  15. Federico Fellini Airport seasonal airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and ITA AirwaysOfficial
  16. Fellini Museum at Castel Sismondo, Palazzo del Fulgor and Piazza MalatestaOfficial
  17. Radio Taxi Rimini CO.TA.RI., phone 0541 50020, with its own appOfficial
  18. Worldwide income tax; 23, 33 and 43 percent bands for 2026, reviewed 23 July 2026Secondary
  19. Tax residence is presence, habitual home, or family centre for more than 183 daysSecondary
  20. Inbound workers from 2024 exclude 50 percent of Italian employment or self-employment income, cap 600,000 eurosSecondary
  21. Corporate income tax 24 percent and regional production tax 3.9 percent, reviewed 13 July 2026Secondary
  22. 26 percent withholding on dividends paid to resident individualsSecondary
  23. Controlled foreign company test when the effective tax rate is under 15 percentSecondary
  24. Standard VAT 22 percent, with 4 percent and 10 percent on listed suppliesSecondary
  25. First-home registration tax 2 percent, otherwise 9 percent, updated 29 May 2026Official
  26. Municipal property tax is not due on a primary home except categories A/1, A/8 and A/9Official
  27. Arch of Augustus on Corso d AugustoReference
  28. Tiberius BridgeReference
  29. Domus del Chirurgo on Piazza Luigi FerrariReference
  30. Tempio Malatestiano on Via Leon Battista AlbertiReference
  31. Fellini Museum at Castel Sismondo on Piazza MalatestaReference
  32. Rimini railway station on Via Dante AlighieriReference
  33. Garden Sporting Center at 7 Viale EuterpeReference
  34. Arbor Vitae at 9 Viale Fabio FilziReference
  35. Casina del Bosco on Viale Antonio BeccadelliReference
  36. Sunflower Beach, Via Siracusa 25, phone 0541 373432, prices from 18 euros a dayOfficial
  37. Sunflower City, Via Dardanelli 102, phone 0541 25180, prices from 18 euros a day, open all yearOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy Digital Nomad Visa/Permit; optional 5% Flat Rate ('Regime Forfettario') for new… Qualifying workers who move their tax residence to Italy from 2024 can exclude 50 percent…
    • Best Beach Nearby Spiaggia di Rimini (Lungomare); for wilder vibes, Baia Vallugola (25 mins drive). The Marina is about 15 km of beach. Swimming is free, and most of the sand is let by beach…
    • Best Coworking Space Innovation Square (Corso d'Augusto 62) - Day pass approx. €20. Master Coworking (Via Flaminia 267, entrance on Via Palmiri 6, beside the Le Befane mall…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Piadina Romagnola (try Casina del Bosco, Viale Beccadelli 4). Piadina romagnola at Casina del Bosco, Via Antonio Beccadelli 15 and Via Destra del Porto…
    • Best Taxi/Ride App App Taxi or ItTaxi (Uber is limited to Uber Black/Van in Italy). Radio Taxi Rimini (CO.TA.RI.) on 0541 50020, with an Android and iPhone app. The travel…
    27 more changes
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Lime, Bird, and BIT Mobility (approx. €0.25/min); Coros Bike Rental. BIT Mobility and Lime share e-scooters in the centre and along the beach. Both unlock in…
    • Budget Accommodation Sunflower Beach Backpacker Hostel (Via Dati 77, €25-€40/night). Sunflower Beach Backpacker Hostel and Bar, Via Siracusa 25 (0541 373432), and Sunflower…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable to foreign entities in low-tax jurisdictions. A controlled foreign company is taxed in Italy when its effective tax rate is under 15…
    • Corporate Tax 24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP (Standard Italian rates). IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions can move IRAP slightly. IRAP no longer…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; Euro is the local currency. Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars (1 US…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 26% (Standard for residents). 26% on dividends paid to resident individuals.
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Garden Sporting Center (Via Euterpe 7) - Large facility with pool, €60-80/month. Garden Sporting Center, Viale Euterpe 7. The Open plan, with the gym, the pool and the…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000. 43% on national income tax above 50,000 euros. For 2026 the bands are 23% up to 28,000…
    • Highway Access A14 (Autostrada Adriatica) connects to Bologna and Ancona. The A14, a six-lane motorway called the Autostrada del Mare, runs north from Rimini. The…
    • Historical Sites Domus del Chirurgo (Roman Surgeon's House ruins). Domus del Chirurgo, the Roman surgeon house, on Piazza Luigi Ferrari.
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Stazione di Rimini (Piazzale Cesare Battisti). Rimini railway station, beside the bus station at the north end of the beach strip and…
    • Museums & Art Venues Fellini Museum (Castel Sismondo) dedicated to director Federico Fellini. Fellini Museum, across Castel Sismondo, Palazzo del Fulgor and Piazza Malatesta. Castel…
    • Must-See Landmarks Arco d'Augusto and the Ponte di Tiberio. Arch of Augustus on Corso d'Augusto, and the Tiberius Bridge, where the Via Aemilia…
    • Population 150,000 approx. 151,019 residents in the comune on 1 January 2026.
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets. 230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are Type C (Europlug), Type F (Schuko) and Type L (Italian three-pin).
    • Property Tax IMU (approx. 0.76% - 1.06% on second homes; primary residence usually exempt). IMU is not charged on a primary home, the place where you are registered and actually…
    • Property Transaction Tax 2% (First home) or 9% (Second home) Registration Tax on cadastral value. Buying from a private seller, registration tax is 2 percent with the first-home relief and…
    • Public Transport Passes Metromare (Fast bus connecting Rimini-Riccione): €2.50. Monthly Start Romagna pass: €35. Start Romagna. From 1 August 2026 a personal monthly pass for one zone is 38 euros, loaded…
    • Regional Travel Trenitalia (Regional trains to Ravenna or Ancona) and Italo for high-speed connections… Fast trains run from Milan through Bologna and Rimini toward Ancona, Bari and Lecce. Not…
    • Religious Sites Tempio Malatestiano (Renaissance cathedral designed by Alberti). Tempio Malatestiano. The travel guide gives the entrance as 35 Via IV Novembre. The map…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, WindTre (approx. €15/month for 100GB+). iliad, TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre sell prepaid SIMs. You need a passport, and the shop can…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (Acqua del Sindaco). Generally safe to drink nationwide; do not drink from fountains marked non potabile…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents; 183-day rule applies. Residents pay tax on worldwide income. You are resident if, for more than 183 days in the…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair (Rimini Airport RMI), Lufthansa/Emirates (Bologna Airport BLQ). Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air are on the Federico Fellini Airport seasonal airline list…
    • Top Regional Airline ITA Airways (via Bologna or Rome). ITA Airways flies from Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI), about 7 km southeast…
    • VAT 22% Standard (IVA). Standard VAT is 22 percent. Listed food, drinks and e-books can be 4 percent, and some…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Arbor Vitae (Viale Ruggero Baldini 15) - Yoga and holistic therapy. Arbor Vitae, Viale Fabio Filzi 9, for yoga and movement. The same centre also teaches in…

    fix pass after the batch check. Tap Water now reads generally safe nationwide with the bottled-water note, matching the Italy country prep and the other Italian city guides. Budget Accommodation keeps both Sunflower houses, their streets and phones and the 18-euro bed price, and now cites the page of each house, which prints them, instead of the front page that prints none of the addresses Source

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