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
C$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 20m.

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 C$ 4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 1h 13m 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 Rental Plus, 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 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Modugno, the ticket costs about C$ 19 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 20m.

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 C$ 4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 21 for a 1h 13m 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 Rental Plus, 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 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Modugno, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 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 C$ 298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 984 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)
C$ 2,203+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,957+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
Hotel Panorama
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 244+
Hotel La Ninfa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
Hotel Sole Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+

Renting a car in Amalfi

Renting a car in Amalfi costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 78 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.77 and C$ 46.35.

Renting a car in Amalfi costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 78 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Amalfi.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.77 and C$ 46.35.