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 January
Estimated hotel price
$417
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$417
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 Australia departs from Adelaide and takes around 40h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 37m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 226 km 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 80 km and will cost you around $11. From Rome, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 225 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 Australia departs from Adelaide and takes around 40h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 37m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 226 km 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 80 km and will cost you around $11. From Rome, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,537 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 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 $329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,201 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residenza Pansa and Albergo Sant'Andrea.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$2,234+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$554+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$1,582+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$268+
Hotel La Ninfa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$260+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$252+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Hiring a car in Amalfi costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 275% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $3.08 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.94 and $49.25. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Amalfi costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 275% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $3.08 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.94 and $49.25. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Compact (Renault Mégane Estate or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.