A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Almeria vs. Amalfi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Almeria or Amalfi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Almeria and Amalfi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Almeria

Almeria is a city (and province) in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is located in the southeast area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Almeria is a charming area rich in history. Though it is not as well known as some more popular cities in the area, such as Granada, Seville, or Malaga, its popularity has increased significantly over the years with the growth of its holiday areas. Almeria has over 62 miles of untamed coastline, something that is hard to find on the Mediterranean, and has outstandingly beautiful landscapes, which stands out even in an area of natural beauty. The spectacular beaches with warm waters of the Mediterranean, abundant historic and cultural sites, and large tourist centers makes Almeria a great travel destination.

Amalfi

The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.

Which city is cheaper, Amalfi or Almeria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Almeria is €79, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €161. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Almeria and Amalfi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Almeria €35
    Amalfi €79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Almeria €70
    Amalfi €158

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Almeria €16
    Amalfi €53

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Almeria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Almeria:

  • Almería Airport: Private Transfer To/From Almería: $36
  • Almeria Airport Transfer to Mojacar: $159
  • Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata: $75
  • Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport: $75
  • Private Transfer from Almería to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $421
  • Private Transfer: Almería Airport (LEI) to Almeria: $622
  • Private Transfer: Almería to Almeria Airport (LEI): $622
  • Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros: $124

Typical Local Transportation prices in Amalfi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:


  • Bus
    €4.00
  • Train to Naples
    €14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:

  • Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $330
  • Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Van Transfer: $187
  • Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Car Transfer: $112
  • Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Van Transfer: $61
  • Amalfi – Rome / Private Car Transfer: $330
  • Amalfi – Rome / Private Van Transfer: $187
  • Naples International Airport Private Transfer: $134
  • Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa: $610
  • Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa: $610
  • Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa: $610
  • Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa: $610
  • Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa: $610

Is it cheaper to fly into Almeria or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Almeria change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Almeria €32
    Amalfi €50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Almeria

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Almeria.

  • Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class: $27
  • Private Authentic Spanish Cooking Class with Juan in Almeria: $62
  • Private Market Tour and Paella Cooking Lesson in Almeria with Juan: $74

Typical Food prices in Amalfi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:


  • Dinner
    €35
  • Snacks
    €4.00
  • Bread
    €1.00
  • Dinner
    €41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.

  • Lunch or dinner with an Italian family with cooking demo and wines - Amalfi: $106
  • Amalfi Coast and Food Tour: from Farm to Table: $167
  • Private cooking class at a local's home with lunch or dinner in Amalfi: $180
  • Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in Organic Farm: $193
  • Market visit and cooking class with lunch or dinner at a local's home in Amalfi: $235
  • Cooking Class Plus Wine Tasting Experience: $597

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Almeria €13
    Amalfi €21

Tours and Activities in Almeria

Here are a few actual costs in Almeria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Alcazaba Guided Tour: $17
  • Almeria Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $34
  • Almeria like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $43
  • Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets: $386
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Nerja from Almeria: $430
  • Private Tour in Granada with Alhambra Palace Entry Ticket: $600
  • Almeria Desert Tour: $915
  • Private 8-Day Almeria Tour with Lanjaron and Baeza: $919
  • 8 Days Almería Adventure Self Drive Tour: $1,107

Tours and Activities in Amalfi

Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Sorrento: Sant'Antonino Church & Marina Grande Walking Tour: $40
  • Running tour: $40
  • Amalfi lemon tour: $44
  • Amalfi Lemon Tour Experience: $59
  • Pompeii and Villa Dei Misteri Ruin Tour from Amalfi Coast Towns: $66
  • Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves: $73
  • Sorrento: Full-Day Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Boat Tour: $74
  • From Naples: Group Day Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello: $85
  • From Naples: Group Tour to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi: $85
  • Small Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello: $86
  • From Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Small Group Tour by Minivan: $91
  • Naples: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello Tour on a Luxury Bus: $95

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Almeria €3.43
    Amalfi €16

Typical Alcohol prices in Amalfi

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:


  • Wine
    €6.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi

Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Naples & Amalfi Coast: $256
  • Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $287
  • Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour from Amalfi Coast: $287
  • Pompei Archeological site and Wine tasting Experience: $303
  • Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group: $311

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Almeria and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Almeria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Almeria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Almeria and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Almeria.

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