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.

When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 40m.

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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 17m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 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 40m.

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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 17m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amalfi

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $890 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 321 reviews)
$1,622+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 453 reviews)
$396+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 487 reviews)
$1,295+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 783 reviews)
$213+
Amalfi Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 813 reviews)
$284+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 89 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.