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
$418
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$418
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 Sydney and takes around 28h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 12m 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 Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $30. From Bari, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 298 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 Sydney and takes around 28h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 12m 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 Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 225 km and will cost you around $30. From Bari, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 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 $362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,363 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)
$2,461+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$597+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$2,022+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$318+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Hotel La Ninfa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$321+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Hiring a car in Amalfi costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 135% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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 $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 135% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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.