Be sure to shop around for the lowest commission rates and the best exchange rates as they vary significantly from place to place. Please note that not all banks follow these opening hours. 81 Public telephones accept coins and phone tokens called gettoni. These can be bought from tobacconists and bars. Telephone cards, which can be bought from post offices, tobacconists and newsstands, are gaining wide acceptance.
Prices also increase if music is playing.
A small amount is left as a tip but it is not obligatory as service charges are already included in restaurant and hotel bills. Italians take their vacations in August, so many establishments are closed during this month.