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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amalfi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$509
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
$509
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 55m.

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 $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Storta, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 47m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, 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 $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 55m.

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 $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Storta, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 47m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, 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 $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,913 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 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 $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $648 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

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
$1,510+
Santa Caterina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$959+
Palazzo Avino
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$1,348+
Grand Hotel Excelsior
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$303+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$713+
Hotel Villa Maria
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$313+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.