Capri travel guide

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You're Going to Love Capri

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.

Where to Eat in Capri

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Panorama Capri (Ristoranti Panorama Capri) and Villa Margherita (Villa Margherita) are great picks.

When to visit Capri

Capri in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Capri in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Capri

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Capri

Airlines serving Capri

Lufthansa
Good (7,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,685 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,007 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,390 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,320 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (870 reviews)
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Where to stay in Capri

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Capri

Most booked hotels in Capri

Luxury Villa Excelsior Parco
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 265 reviews)
$425+
Hotel Caesar Augustus
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 240 reviews)
$736+
Hotel La Floridiana
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 780 reviews)
$207+
La Residenza Capri
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 813 reviews)
$312+
Jumeirah Capri Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 285 reviews)
$719+
Hotel Il Girasole
3 stars
Excellent (9, 655 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Capri

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.

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.