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
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 140 miles from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Bus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 283 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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 140 miles from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Bus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 283 miles.

Airlines serving Amalfi

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,183 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amalfi

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Santa Caterina to great affordable options like the Hotel Floridiana, Amalfi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $527 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, 1611 reviews)
$178+
Hotel Marina Riviera
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1045 reviews)
$248+
Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 884 reviews)
$235+
D'Amalfi Hospitality
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 279 reviews)
$140+
Hotel Bellevue Suite
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1111 reviews)
$81+
Nido Degli Dei
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1021 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 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 57% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.