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 February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 26 km from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 226 km 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 Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 64 km and will cost you around $8. From Salerno, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Amalfi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 26 km from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 226 km 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 Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 64 km and will cost you around $8. From Salerno, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amalfi

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $904 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 322 reviews)
$1,630+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 454 reviews)
$396+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 485 reviews)
$1,326+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 786 reviews)
$212+
Amalfi Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 810 reviews)
$308+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 93 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.