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.

When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in February
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 37h 05m.

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 $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $23 for a 0h 48m 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 Avis, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and Itabus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 80 km and will cost you around $12. From Rome, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (2,923 reviews)
KLM
Good (501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,066 reviews)
SWISS
Good (632 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,713 reviews)
Air France
Good (620 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,579 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,159 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,672 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,559 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (158 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (592 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (780 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (445 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 $379 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,951 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$2,838+
Palazzo Avino Preferred Hotels and Resorts
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$2,011+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$2,458+
Hotel La Pergola
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$370+
Hotel Amalfi
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$485+
Ravello Art Hotel Marmorata
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$363+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.63 and $51.51. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.