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

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Should you visit Amalfi or Zadar?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Amalfi and Zadar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

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.

Zadar

You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.

The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.

Which city is cheaper, Zadar or Amalfi?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Amalfi is €161, while the average daily cost in Zadar is €72. 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 Amalfi and Zadar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amalfi €79
    Zadar €41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amalfi €158
    Zadar €82

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amalfi €53
    Zadar €7.63
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:

  • Naples Airport: Shared Transfer to Sorrento or Amalfi Coast: $33
  • Private Transfer: From Amalfi to Sorrento with hotel pick-up and drop-off: $57
  • Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Van Transfer: $61
  • Private Transfer From Naples to Positano: $74
  • Private Transfers Amalfi Coast or viceversa: $75
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: $75
  • Sorrento Coast - Positano Private Transfer: $78
  • From Private transfer to Naples train station airport or city center: $81
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Sorrento: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $83
  • Private Transfer: From Amalfi (hotel) to Naples (hotel-airport-train station): $83
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $105
  • Private transfer Amalfi to Naples: $108

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zadar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:

  • Dubrovnik Full Day Private Tour & FREE transfer from or to the airport included: $664
  • Krka National Park Private Tour from Zadar with Transfer to Dubrovnik: $398
  • Krka National Park Private Tour from Zadar with transfer to Split: $218
  • Krka Waterfalls National Park - Day Tour Transfer: $37
  • National Park Krka Private Return Day Transfer by Minivan: $284
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day Tour Transfer: $37
  • Plitvice Lakes Private Group & FREE transfer from or to the airport included: $464
  • Plitvice Lakes Private Guided Tour from Zadar with Transfer to Zagreb: $468
  • Private Arrival Transfer to Novalja from Zadar Airport: $174
  • Private Departure Airport Transfer From Zadar City to Zadar Airport: $23
  • Private Tour from Zadar to Mostar and Medjugorje with transfer to Dubrovnik: $420
  • Private Transfer Zadar to Split with Krka National Park: $224

Is it cheaper to fly into Amalfi or Zadar?

Prices for flights to both Zadar and Amalfi 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
    Amalfi €50
    Zadar €23
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zadar

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

  • Traditional Dalmatian dinner: $61
  • Zadar Market Tour and Cooking Class: $75
  • Zadar - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class: $167
  • From Taste Dalmatian Peka - Countryside Cooking Class: $253
  • Dalmatian dinner in rented holiday home: $773

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amalfi €21
    Zadar €15

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

Tours and Activities in Zadar

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:

  • Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $11
  • Zadar Walking Tour: $18
  • Rome vs. Venice - Zadar City Tour: $20
  • Zadar City Tour 90min Walk: $20
  • Walking tour of Zadar city: $23
  • Zadar City Tour 120min Walk: $27
  • Virtual Reality Walking Tour of Zadar's History: $29
  • Croatian Homeland War Walking Tour: $30
  • Zadar Walking Tour: $32
  • Guided Communist City Tour of Zadar: $32
  • Zadar Walking Tour with Virtual Reality Experience: $34
  • Plitvice lakes excursion , no guide ,no group , entrance ticket not included, simple and cheap: $37

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amalfi €16
    Zadar €9.30
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

Sample the Local Flavors in Zadar

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

  • Zadar Wine Tasting: $50

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amalfi and Zadar, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Zadar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zadar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zadar 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 Zadar.

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