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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
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $21 for a 6h 01m 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 Europcar and Galdierirent, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $16. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 170 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 New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $21 for a 6h 01m 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 Europcar and Galdierirent, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $16. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Amalfi

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (873 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 $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $521 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

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Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 255 reviews)
$1,350+
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Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 477 reviews)
$669+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1556 reviews)
$184+
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Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1468 reviews)
$139+
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Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1084 reviews)
$563+
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Grand Hotel Excelsior
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1022 reviews)
$208+
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Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $17 per day, on average, or $52 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 104% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $17 per day, on average, or $52 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 104% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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