With a population of 6,770, Capri is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Capri deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Panorama Capri (Ristoranti Panorama Capri) and Villa Margherita (Villa Margherita) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Capri in August, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Capri, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
Although Capri doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 23 miles from Capri. The shortest flight to Capri from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Capri, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Capri to Salerno takes 0h 37m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Capri is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 131 miles from Capri. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Capri, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Capri takes 55 miles and will cost you around $9. From Rome, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $563 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Capri costs $17 per day, on average, or $34 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Capri.
Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Capri (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Capri is Full-size (Ford Galaxy 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, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.