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

Should you visit Logrono or Amalfi?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Logrono and Amalfi 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.

Where Should I go: Logrono or Amalfi?

Logrono

Logrono, Spain is in the northern portion of Spain located on the Ebro River. It is the capital city of the La Rioja region. It is the center of trade for Rioja wine, which is primarily what the area is known for, and the city also produces wood, metal, and textile products.

Logrono is a regal, traditional Spanish city. It has a gorgeous old quarter with quaint, narrow streets. It is much less touristy than many of the larger cities in Spain, but it is a fairly populated city with almost 200,000 inhabitants. It gained some popularity for its recent role in HBO's True Blood. Logrono is a beautiful, small, historic city that is well worth a visit

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 Sightseeing Tours in Spain, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Logrono?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Logrono is €143, 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 Logrono and Amalfi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Logrono 60
    Amalfi 98
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Logrono 120
    Amalfi 196
Compare Hotels in Logrono and Amalfi

Looking for a hotel in Logrono 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 Logrono


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: Logrono Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Logrono 23
    Amalfi 67

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Logrono

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Logrono:

  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona: $283
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Pamplona Airport : $283
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria: $199
  • Private Transfer from Elciego city to Vitoria Airport : $199

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 to Naples airport/station Private departure transfer: $176
  • Departure Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO): $224
  • From Amalfi Coast: Transfer to Naples with Pompeii Tour: $388
  • Mount Vesuvio Organic Wine Tasting & Lunch with Transfer from Amalfi Coast: $240
  • Naples: Transfer to Amalfi one-way: $107
  • Naples: Transfer to Amalfi visit Pompeii Along the way: $118
  • Private Transfer - Amalfi to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $197
  • Private Transfer - Praiano to Naples with 2h of Sightseeing: Vesuvius or Pompeii: $175
  • Private Transfer From Ravello or Amalfi to Naples : $109
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi Coast Port to Naples Airport (NAP): $49
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples Airport ,Naples station: $251
  • Private Transfer from Amalfi to Naples: Door-to-Door, English-speaking driver: $137

Is it cheaper to fly into Logrono or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Logrono 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
    Logrono 57
    Amalfi 62

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.

  • 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.
    Logrono 29
    Amalfi 27

Tours and Activities in Logrono

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

  • From La Rioja: Tour Olive Groves and Mill with Tasting: $20

Tours and Activities in Amalfi

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

  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amalfi Coast: $8.72
  • Paestum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist: $27
  • Discover Salerno - walking tour with a local expert guide -: $33
  • Amalfi Lemon Experience: $37
  • Salerno Panoramic Tour: $38
  • Tour in the lemon fields on the Amalfi Coast: $43
  • Guided tour of Michelangelo's Amalfi: $44
  • Amalfi Lemon Tour & Tasting in the Historical Garden: $48
  • 4 Hour Cruise Tour of the Amalfi Coast with Aperitif: $49
  • Amalfi Coast - Maiori: Path of Lemons, Tour with Tasting: $55
  • Taurasi: Tasting, vineyard tour and visit to the cellar: $55
  • Amalfi Coast: Kayak Tour with Snorkeling and Grottoes Visit: $63

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Logrono 18
    Amalfi 20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Logrono

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


  • Bottle of Wine
    5.00

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:

  • 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 Logrono and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Logrono much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Logrono would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Logrono 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 Logrono.

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


Which is Bigger, Logrono or Amalfi?

Logrono has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of Logrono 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 Logrono or Amalfi?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Logrono or Amalfi in the Summer?

Both Amalfi and Logrono are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.

Logrono is cooler than Amalfi in the summer. The daily temperature in Logrono averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Amalfi fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

It's quite sunny in Amalfi. Logrono usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during summer. Logrono gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Logrono usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Logrono gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


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

Should I visit Logrono or Amalfi in the Autumn?

Both Amalfi and Logrono during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Amalfi for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Logrono is around the same temperature as Amalfi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Logrono in October average around 16°C (62°F), and Amalfi averages at about 17°C (63°F).

In the autumn, Logrono often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Logrono gets 125 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.

Amalfi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Logrono. Logrono usually gets less rain in October than Amalfi. Logrono gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Logrono 16°C (62°F) 
    Amalfi 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Logrono or Amalfi in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Logrono and Amalfi. Furthermore, many visitors come to Amalfi in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In January, Logrono is generally a little warmer than Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Logrono average around 9°C (48°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

Logrono usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during winter. Logrono gets 77 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.

Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the winter. Logrono gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Logrono usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Logrono gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Logrono 9°C (48°F) 
    Amalfi 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Logrono or Amalfi in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Logrono as well as Amalfi. Additionally, most visitors come to Amalfi for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.

Logrono is around the same temperature as Amalfi in the spring. The daily temperature in Logrono averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Amalfi fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the spring, Logrono often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Logrono gets 117 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.

Logrono receives a lot of rain in the spring. Logrono usually gets more rain in April than Amalfi. Logrono gets 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Logrono 12°C (54°F) 
    Amalfi 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Amalfi and Logrono

Logrono Amalfi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C (48°F) 130 mm (5.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 10°C (50°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 129 mm (5.1 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 15°C (59°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 20°C (68°F) 51 mm (2 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 20°C (68°F) 89 mm (3.5 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 19°C (66°F) 75 mm (3 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 16°C (62°F) 111 mm (4.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 152 mm (6 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 135 mm (5.3 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)