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

Should you visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi?

Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful town located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. It sits along the Vltava River and is home to just over 13,000 residents. The town has many Baroque buildings as well as many pleasant cafes, restaurants and bars. It also has the second largest castle in the Czech Republic, and a beautiful old town square. The town remains very similar to how it was in the 18th century. Many of the buildings are well maintained, and many have been restored to their original beauty. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, and has become a very popular tourist destination. During the summer months tourists may outnumber the local population.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic, The Best 3-Day Tours from Prague, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Cesky Krumlov?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Cesky Krumlov is $62, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is $215. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Cesky Krumlov and Amalfi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Cesky Krumlov $37
    Amalfi $105
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Cesky Krumlov $74
    Amalfi $210
Compare Hotels in Cesky Krumlov and Amalfi

Looking for a hotel in Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Cesky Krumlov


Hotels in Amalfi


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Cesky Krumlov Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Cesky Krumlov $2.92
    Amalfi $72

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cesky Krumlov

Also for Cesky Krumlov, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague, English-speaking driver: $122
  • Transfer from Cesky Krumlov to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $156

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi

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


  • Bus
    $4.29
  • Train to Naples
    $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:

  • Transfer from and to Naples (city, train station, airport) From Amalfi Coast: $186
  • Transfer from Praiano to Naples and/or vice versa: $141
  • Transfer from Amalfi Coast to Sorrento or back: $186
  • Transfer from Amalfi Caost everywhere to Naples area: $216
  • Transfer Service: Amalfi daily trip: $53
  • Transfer Amalfi - Naples: $207
  • Shared Transfer from Praiano to Naples Airport: $55
  • Private transfer from Salerno to Positano or vice versa: $292
  • Private transfer from Salerno to Naples with a 2 hour stop: $161
  • Private transfer from Salerno to Amalfi: $219
  • Private transfer Praiano to Naples: $121
  • Private transfer Praiano to Naples: $121

Is it cheaper to fly into Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Cesky Krumlov 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
    Cesky Krumlov $22
    Amalfi $67

Typical Food Prices in Amalfi

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


  • Dinner
    $38
  • Snacks
    $4.29
  • Bread
    $1.07
  • Dinner
    $44

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi

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

  • OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $74
  • Amalfi Coast: Mozzarella, Pasta, and Tiramisu Cooking Class: $80
  • Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $87
  • Dining Experience at a local's Home in Salerno with Show Cooking: $93
  • Small-group Street food tour in Cava de' Tirreni: $97
  • Pizza Napoletana Cooking Class and Dinner in Scafati: $104
  • Italian cooking class and lunch near the Pompeii excavations: $114
  • Amalfi Coast Home Cooking Class with Meal & Drinks Included: $134
  • Genuine Home Cooking Class + Olive Oil Tasting: $139
  • Cooking Class and Farmhouse Visit With Meal: $148
  • Hands-on Cooking Class & Farmhouse visit in the Amalfi Coast: $152
  • Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Vietri sul Mare: $158

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Cesky Krumlov $6.53
    Amalfi $29

Tours and Activities in Cesky Krumlov

For Cesky Krumlov, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Cesky Krumlov Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
  • Český Krumlov Free Tour: $20
  • Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area: $60
  • 2,5h Chateau Collections and Tower Tour with Coffee & Dessert: $71
  • Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour: $85
  • Private Night tour of Český Krumlov: $85
  • Český Krumlov 20th century tour: $85
  • Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour: $93
  • Enchanting Český Krumlov Walking Tour: Echoes of the Past: $95
  • Touristic highlights of Český Krumlov on a Private half day tour with a local: $168
  • Private tour of best of Český Krumlov - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local: $168
  • Walking private guided tour in Cesky Krumlov with local certified guide: $174

Tours and Activities in Amalfi

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

  • 2-Hour Tour to Amalfi and Atrani, Among the Labyrinths In Fuga dai Pirati: $64
  • 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
  • 4-hour boat tour of the Amalfi Coast: $148
  • Amalfi & Atrani: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour: $158
  • Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour small group with Aperitif: $272
  • Amalfi Coast Boat tour Small Group: $169
  • Amalfi Coast Kayak & Snorkeling Tour to the Pandora's Cave : $75
  • Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves: $75
  • Amalfi Coast Path of the Lemon private walking tour: $127
  • Amalfi Coast Sunset Boat Tour in Small Group: $97
  • Amalfi Coast Swim Experience with Lifeguard: $93

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Cesky Krumlov $3.36
    Amalfi $21

Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi

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


  • Wine
    $6.43

Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi

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

  • Wine Tasting Cantina Basileo: $66
  • Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $71
  • Wine Tasting and excursion to the Mt. Vesuvius from Pompeii: $93
  • Positano: Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with a Sommelier: $101
  • Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $142
  • Wine Tasting at Basileo Cellar with Lunch: $169
  • Wine Tour (lunch included): $197
  • Exploring a Cilento village by e-bike with wine tasting: $211
  • Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour: $252
  • Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Wine Tasting Private Tour from Amalfi: $273
  • From Positano: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $275
  • Amalfi Coast: Pompeii, Vesuvius, & Wine Tasting with Lunch: $285


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cesky Krumlov Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi?

Cesky Krumlov has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Cesky Krumlov and Amalfi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi in the Summer?

Both Amalfi and Cesky Krumlov during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Amalfi for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Cesky Krumlov is cooler than Amalfi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cesky Krumlov in July average around 20°C (68°F), and Amalfi averages at about 23°C (74°F).

In Amalfi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Cesky Krumlov. In the summer, Cesky Krumlov often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun.

Cesky Krumlov usually gets more rain in July than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Cesky Krumlov 20°C (68°F) 
    Amalfi 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Cesky Krumlov and Amalfi. Also, many visitors come to Amalfi in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Cesky Krumlov is generally much colder than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Cesky Krumlov average around 11°C (52°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

Cesky Krumlov usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during autumn. Cesky Krumlov gets 108 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Cesky Krumlov usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Cesky Krumlov 11°C (52°F) 
    Amalfi 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Cesky Krumlov as well as Amalfi. Also, most visitors come to Amalfi for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Cesky Krumlov can get quite cold in the winter. Cesky Krumlov is much colder than Amalfi in the winter. The daily temperature in Cesky Krumlov averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Amalfi fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, Cesky Krumlov often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 44 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov usually gets less rain in January than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Cesky Krumlov -0°C (31°F) 
    Amalfi 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Cesky Krumlov or Amalfi in the Spring?

Both Amalfi and Cesky Krumlov are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Cesky Krumlov is cooler than Amalfi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cesky Krumlov in April average around 11°C (51°F), and Amalfi averages at about 13°C (55°F).

Cesky Krumlov usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during spring. Cesky Krumlov gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Cesky Krumlov usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Cesky Krumlov gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Cesky Krumlov 11°C (51°F) 
    Amalfi 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Amalfi and Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov Amalfi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -0°C (31°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 11°C (51°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 18°C (65°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 20°C (68°F) 91 mm (3.6 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 93 mm (3.6 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 11°C (52°F) 51 mm (2 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 5°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 1°C (35°F) 64 mm (2.5 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)