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
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
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 9h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 31m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 06m 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 Global Rent A Car, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $16. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 475 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 9h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 31m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 06m 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 Global Rent A Car, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $16. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 475 km.

Airlines serving Amalfi

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 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 $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $571 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 (9.7, 252 reviews)
$1,550+
Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 477 reviews)
$707+
Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1593 reviews)
$179+
D'Amalfi Hospitality
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 267 reviews)
$106+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1096 reviews)
$534+
Hotel Residence
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 769 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $7 per day, on average, or $21 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 431% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $7 per day, on average, or $21 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 431% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74.