Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Fuerteventura Island?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Fuerteventura Island 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 Fuerteventura Island 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.
Where Should I go: Fuerteventura Island or Amalfi?
Fuerteventura Island
Fuerteventura is a volcanic island, and the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands located off the northern coast of Africa. Roughly translating as "Strong Winds" or "Strong Venture," the island is best known for activities like wind surfing and kite surfing.
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 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFuerteventura Island €124Amalfi €201
The average daily cost (per person) in Fuerteventura Island is €124, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €201. 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 Fuerteventura Island and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFuerteventura Island €61Amalfi €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFuerteventura Island €122Amalfi €196
Compare Hotels in Fuerteventura Island and Amalfi
Looking for a hotel in Fuerteventura Island 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.
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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: Amalfi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Fuerteventura Island €46Amalfi €67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuerteventura Island
Also for Fuerteventura Island, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Fuerteventura Airport Departure Transfer (Corralejo Hotels to Airport): $148
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus€4.00
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Train to Naples€14
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 Fuerteventura Island or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Fuerteventura Island 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
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Food Meals for one dayFuerteventura Island €33Amalfi €62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 2-Hour Cooking Activity in Fuerteventura, Spain: $82
Typical Food Prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner€35
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Snacks€4.00
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Bread€1.00
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Dinner€41
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Fuerteventura Island €30Amalfi €27
Tours and Activities in Fuerteventura Island
For Fuerteventura Island, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ferry to Isla de Lobos: round-trip tickets from Corralejo : $20
- Fuerteventura: Ferry ticket to Lanzarote with wifi: $22
- Vineyard Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting in Fuerteventura: $37
- Selfguided Ebike tour to Popcorn beach and the northern volcanoes: $40
- Segway Corralejo Costal Tour : $43
- Winery and Chocolate Tasting Experience in Fuerteventura: $43
- Fuerteventura Cocktail Experience: $44
- 1.5-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour: $44
- Surf Experience in Cotillo: $49
- Surf Experience in Corralejo: $49
- Fuerteventura: Cofete Beach and "Villa Winter" VIP Tour: $52
- 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Experience in Fuerteventura: $54
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFuerteventura Island €6.79Amalfi €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
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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:
- 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 Fuerteventura Island and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Fuerteventura Island much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Fuerteventura Island would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Fuerteventura Island 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 Fuerteventura Island.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fuerteventura Island Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.