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

Should you visit Pecs 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 Pecs 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: Pecs or Amalfi?

Pecs

Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.

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 Hungary, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or Pecs?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Pecs is $80, 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 Pecs and Amalfi in more detail.



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

Looking for a hotel in Pecs 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 Pecs


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: Pecs Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pecs $17
    Amalfi $72

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pecs

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Pecs:

  • Pécs - Budapest Transfer: $149

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:

  • 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 Pecs or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Pecs 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
    Pecs $29
    Amalfi $67
Typical Food Prices in Pecs

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


  • Dinner for Two
    $24

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.
    Pecs $17
    Amalfi $29

Tours and Activities in Pecs

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

  • Mineral Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.36

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
    Pecs $8.30
    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 Pecs and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs 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 Pecs.

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


Which is Bigger, Pecs or Amalfi?

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

Both Amalfi and Pecs are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Pecs is generally around the same temperature as Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 22°C (71°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

It's quite sunny in Amalfi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pecs. Pecs usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Amalfi during summer. Pecs gets 302 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Pecs usually receives more rain than Amalfi. Pecs gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Pecs 22°C (71°F) 
    Amalfi 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Amalfi in the Autumn?

Both Amalfi and Pecs during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.

Pecs is cooler than Amalfi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pecs averages around 13°C (56°F) in October, and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In the autumn, Pecs often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. Pecs gets 169 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. Pecs usually gets less rain in October than Amalfi. Pecs gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Pecs 13°C (56°F) 
    Amalfi 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Amalfi in the Winter?

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

It's quite cold in Pecs in the winter. In the winter, Pecs is much colder than Amalfi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pecs in January average around 0°C (32°F), and Amalfi averages at about 8°C (47°F).

Pecs usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during winter. Pecs gets 72 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.

Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Pecs usually receives less rain than Amalfi. Pecs gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Pecs 0°C (32°F) 
    Amalfi 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Pecs or Amalfi in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Pecs as well as Amalfi. Additionally, many visitors come to Amalfi in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Pecs is generally around the same temperature as Amalfi. Daily temperatures in Pecs average around 12°C (54°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the spring, Pecs often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Amalfi. Pecs gets 187 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun.

Pecs usually gets less rain in April than Amalfi. Pecs gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


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

Typical Weather for Amalfi and Pecs

Pecs Amalfi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C (32°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 3°C (37°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 7°C (45°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 12°C (54°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 84 mm (3.3 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 22°C (71°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 22°C (71°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 18°C (65°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 13°C (56°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 7°C (44°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 2°C (36°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)