Amalfi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amalfi

With a population of 4,933, Amalfi is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amalfi has to offer.

When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$419
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$419
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amalfi

Plane

Although Amalfi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 16 miles from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 33h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 140 miles from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $38. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 185 miles.

Plane

Although Amalfi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 16 miles from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 33h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 140 miles from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $38. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amalfi

From 5-star hotels such as the Santa Caterina to great affordable options like the Hotel Floridiana, Amalfi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $358 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,447 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residenza Pansa and Albergo Sant'Andrea.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$2,497+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$598+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$2,124+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$325+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$287+
Hotel La Ninfa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$300+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Hiring a car in Amalfi costs $98 per day, on average, or $293 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.75 and $48.99. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Amalfi costs $98 per day, on average, or $293 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.75 and $48.99. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.