A Travel Price Comparison for Italy Palermo vs. Amalfi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Palermo 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 Palermo 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.

Palermo

Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.

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 Palermo?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €74, 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 Palermo and Amalfi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Palermo €45
    Amalfi €79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Palermo €90
    Amalfi €158

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Palermo €4.51
    Amalfi €53
Typical Local Transportation prices in Palermo

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:


  • Bus to Monreale
    €3.00
  • Bus From Airport
    €6.00
  • 90 Minute Bus Pass
    €1.30
  • Short Taxi Ride
    €4.35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:

  • Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo City by Standar Car: $49
  • Arrival Private Transfer Palermo Airport to Palermo in Business Car: $58
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Palermo Airport PMO to Palermo by Minivan: $61
  • Departure Private Transfer Palermo City to Palermo Airport PMO in Standar Car: $49
  • Departure Private Transfer Palermo to Palermo Airport in Business Car: $61
  • Departure Private Transfer: Palermo City to Palermo Airport PMO by Minivan: $61
  • ERICE transfer by private car from Palermo: $113
  • Eurostars Centrale Palace - Palermo Airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $31
  • From Airport Palermo to Cefalù by Private Transfer minivan: $51
  • Mondello Palace Hotel to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $31
  • Mountain bike tour of Madonie with transfer from Palermo: $182
  • Palermo Airport (PMO) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Palermo Hotels or Address): $81

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Palermo 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
    Palermo €23
    Amalfi €50
Typical Food prices in Palermo

Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:


  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    €32
  • Fast Food Lunch
    €5.32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo

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

  • Street Food Tour Palermo: $38
  • Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $44
  • Night Street Food Tour of Palermo: $62
  • Palermo Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $65
  • Street Food Tour: $68
  • A real Sicilian private dinner in Palermo: $69
  • Authentic Sicilian dinner with a local chef in Palermo: $73
  • Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio: $74
  • Experience Cooking Sicilian: $76
  • Withlocals The 10 Tastings ™: Palermo PRIVATE Food Tour: $76
  • Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $77
  • Palermo Traditional Food Tour: $79

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.
    Palermo €13
    Amalfi €21
Typical Entertainment prices in Palermo

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:


  • Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)
    €6.00
  • Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)
    €12
  • Theater Tickets (for Two)
    €49

Tours and Activities in Palermo

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

  • The Complete Street Food Walking Tour - History & Tasty Bites in Palermo: $19
  • Palermo City Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $25
  • Tour of Palermo's artisan shops: $27
  • Touring bike: $30
  • The Charms of Palermo at Night: Private Kickstart Tour with a Local: $32
  • NO Mafia Walking Tour: $37
  • Mercati storici e antichi monumenti: tour a piedi nel centro di Palermo: $37
  • Palermo Bike City Tour: $37
  • Private 90 Minutes Kickstart Tour of Palermo with a Local: $37
  • Palermo Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $38
  • Palermo smart, photo tour of the historical center: $40
  • Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour: $40

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
    Palermo €8.81
    Amalfi €16
Typical Alcohol prices in Palermo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:


  • Beer
    €2.56
  • Bottle of Quality Wine
    €11

Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:

  • Palermo wine tour: $93
  • Sicilian Cheese and Wine Tasting in Palermo: $128
  • Sicilian Gems Private Day Trip: Erice, Trapani & Marsala Wine Tasting: $267
  • Half-day Private Sicilian Wine Tasting and Winery Tour from Palermo: $330
  • Olive Oil, Salt and Wine Tour from Palermo: $378

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

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