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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 16 miles from Amalfi. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Rome, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 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. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 53m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, 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 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Rome, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $544 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, 251 reviews)
$1,098+
Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 478 reviews)
$698+
Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1492 reviews)
$262+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1084 reviews)
$774+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
4 stars
Excellent (9, 950 reviews)
$232+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1385 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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