San Marino Traveler Essentials
- Capital
- San Marino
- Currency
- Euro (EUR €)
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October bring pleasant weather and thinner crowds, while summer is busiest.
Visa requirements
Surrounded by Italy with no border controls, San Marino is reached through the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free entry for many nationalities for up to 90 days within 180 days.
Getting around
A bus links San Marino to Rimini in Italy, while the compact old town is explored on foot, aided by a cable car connecting the lower town.
Safety
San Marino is extremely safe with very low crime. The main caution is steep, cobbled streets and steps in the hilltop old town, so wear sturdy footwear.
Tipping customs
As in Italy, tipping is modest; rounding up or leaving small change for good service is sufficient.
Travel tips
There's no airport or train station, so most arrive by bus from Rimini or by car. Cards are widely accepted, and you can pay for an official entry stamp at the tourist office. Wear comfortable shoes for the steep climbs.