Should you visit Venice or Amalfi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Venice and Amalfi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €181, 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 Venice and Amalfi in more detail.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer from Venice Airport to Portorož:
$119
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Arrival Private Transfer Venice Airport to Piazzale Roma by Business Car:
$50
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Business Car:
$163
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Arrival Private Transfers: Marco Polo Airport VCE to Venice in Luxury Van:
$165
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Business Car:
$155
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Departure Private Transfers: Venice to Marco Polo Airport VCE in Luxury Van:
$174
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Exclusive Private Transfer VCE M Polo Airport to Venice City Center 4Pax:
$691
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Gardaland full Day private transfers from Mestre area and viceversa up8pax:
$746
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua City - One Way:
$122
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice City - One Way:
$61
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Luxury / vip transfer Venice to Zagreb:
$1,158
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Luxury Private Transfer Venice Airport - Rovinj:
$375
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:
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Transfer From Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Naples to Ladispoli or Viceversa.:
$1,369
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From Rome: Transfer to Amalfi Coastline via Pompeii:
$864
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From Rome: Transfer to Amalfi Coastline via Herculaneum:
$780
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Private Transfer from Naples or any place on the Amalfi coast to Matera:
$746
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Private transfer from Amalfi coast to Matera:
$712
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Private Transfer in Minivan from Amalfi Coast to Rome:
$622
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Amalfi or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Venice 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 day
Venice €52
Amalfi €50
Typical Food prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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1 Hour Online Live Carbonara Cooking Class With Italian Chef:
$37
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Online Tiramisu Cooking Class With Italian Chef At Home:
$37
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2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide:
$48
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2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant:
$74
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Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market and Cicchetti Tasting:
$84
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Traditional Home Dinner in Venice with a Chef:
$87
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Cooking Show with a Famous Local Chef:
$90
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Venice Carnival 4-Hour Grand Ball Gala Dinner and Show:
$102
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Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals:
$103
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Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine:
$106
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Central Venice with a Fun Loving Local:
$106
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Interpreti Veneziani Ensemble Baroque Concert with Dinner:
$109
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.
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Lunch or dinner with an Italian family with cooking demo and wines - Amalfi:
$106
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Amalfi Coast and Food Tour: from Farm to Table:
$167
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Private cooking class at a local's home with lunch or dinner in Amalfi:
$180
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Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in Organic Farm:
$193
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Market visit and cooking class with lunch or dinner at a local's home in Amalfi:
$235
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Cooking Class Plus Wine Tasting Experience:
$597
Entertainment
Typical Entertainment prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride
€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)
€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission
€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano
€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
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Best Price: Book Doge's Palace skip the line ticket with audio-guide:
$9.95
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Once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour in Venice alone RoamFromHome:
$9.95
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Venice Highlights Virtual Tour with Expert Guide (Times in EST):
$11
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Vatican and Sistine Chapel Virtual Guided Tour (Times in EST):
$11
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Online Casanova Venice Great Escape Cinematic Experience:
$11
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Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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La Fenice: Morning Entry Ticket with Audio Guide:
$15
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Venetian Lagoon 90-Minute Sightseeing Cruise:
$16
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Giorgio Cini Foundation Tour with Audio Guide:
$16
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Modigliani Opera Vision Exhibition Ticket:
$18
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The Majestic Teatro La Fenice: Guided Tour in Venice:
$23
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Skip the Line: Venice Accademia Galleries Ticket:
$24
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Amalfi Coast - Private Driving Tour from Amalfi:
$496
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Amalfi Coast Boat and Snorkeling Tour in Small Group | Half-day:
$98
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Amalfi Coast Day Tour from Naples:
$290
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Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves:
$73
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Amalfi Coast Private Boat Cruise - Available Autumn to Spring!:
$1,253
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Amalfi Coast Private Tour:
$193
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Amalfi Coast tour: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello from Naples:
$622
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Amalfi Coast: 8-Hour Tour by Car and Boat:
$178
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Amalfi Coast: Full-Day Cruise from Sorrento:
$141
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Amalfi Drive cycling tour:
$105
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Amalfi Lemon Tour Experience:
$59
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Amalfi Sunset Cruise:
$746
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine
€5.20
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Beer
€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
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Venice Wine Tasting Tour:
$30
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Online Live Wine Tasting from Venice:
$37
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Wine Tasting in Venice:
$40
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$62
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl:
$67
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A Relaxing Evening at The Hot Springs (with wine tastings):
$75
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Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice:
$76
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Venice in 3 Wines: Exclusive Wine Tasting with an Expert & Food Pairing:
$136
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Taste Food and Wine Tour of the Rialto Markets:
$147
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Full-Day Prosecco Wine Tour and Tasting:
$204
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Amarone Wine Tasting from Venice by Train:
$210
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Amarone-Soave wine tour. Visit Verona. From Venice:
$291
Typical Alcohol prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Naples & Amalfi Coast:
$256
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour:
$287
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$287
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Pompei Archeological site and Wine tasting Experience:
$303
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Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group:
$311
When comparing the travel costs between Venice and Amalfi, we can see that Venice is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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