Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $30 for a 7h 23m 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 Global Rent A Car and Target Italy, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $17. From Bari, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 306 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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $30 for a 7h 23m 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 Global Rent A Car and Target Italy, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $17. From Bari, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 306 km.

Airlines serving Amalfi

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,131 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 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 $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $530 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1612 reviews)
$181+
Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 884 reviews)
$244+
Hotel Marina Riviera
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1045 reviews)
$310+
D'Amalfi Hospitality
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 279 reviews)
$140+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1490 reviews)
$148+
Nido Degli Dei
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1021 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $25 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 75% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Amalfi, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $25 per day, on average, or $75 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 75% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Amalfi, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.