---
title: "Rome, October 2024"
url: "https://benefitsystems.io/en/case-studies/2024-10-rome"
type: "Case study"
description: "$147 paid, $540 documented comparison value. The 73% difference came from 12,500 points and miles. 1 flight, 1 night in 1 hotel, 2 days."
countries: "Italy"
period: "2024-10-20 to 2024-10-21"
status: "abgeschlossen"
---

# Rome, October 2024

*1 flight, 1 night in 1 hotel, 2 days.*

## Short answer

Rome in October 2024: 1 flight and 1 hotel night for $147 paid, against a documented comparison value of $540. We used 12,500 points and miles, 3.1¢ per point on average. Anything paid in cash appears without a comparison value. The comparison value is not money paid out.

## Key figures

| Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| $147 | $540 | $393 (73%) | 12,500 |

## Day by day

### 20 October 2024
- Outbound flight, Airport → Rome, Economy: Paid $92, Value $261, 4,500 points (3.8¢ per point)
- Quality Hotel Nova Domus, Rome, 1 night: Paid $55, Value $279, 8,000 points (2.8¢ per point)

## The whole trip

| Category | Paid | Comparison value | Difference | Points and miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flights (1) | $92 | $261 | $169 · 65% | 4,500 |
| Hotels (1 stay, 1 night) | $55 | $279 | $224 · 80% | 8,000 |
| Total (2 bookings) | $147 | $540 | $393 · 73% | 12,500 |

## Related topics

- [What a point is worth](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/point-value)
- [Hotel award categories](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/hotel-award-categories)
- [Points or cash](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/points-or-cash)
- [When points are not worth it](https://benefitsystems.io/en/knowledge/when-points-arent-worth-it)