Is Amalfi Expensive?

Is Amalfi expensive to visit?

Amalfi is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $286. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Amersfoort and Lucerne.



Amalfi, Italy

How expensive is Amalfi?

The average cost of traveling to Amalfi can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $286 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Amalfi here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Amalfi?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Amalfi will cost around $858 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $1,717.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Amalfi?

On average, a one week trip to Amalfi costs about $2,003 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $4,006.



Amalfi, Italy

Is it expensive to backpack in Amalfi?

While Amalfi attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in Amalfi is $42 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $42 and the most expensive rooms cost around $42. (See hostel prices in Amalfi here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Amalfi.

  • $42 for a dorm bed at A Scalinatella

Are hotels expensive in Amalfi?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Amalfi, it becomes apparent that they are fairly even and moderately priced in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $263 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $1,884 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $227 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $391 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Amalfi
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 0 $1,884
4 stars 0 $371
3 stars 0 $227
2 stars 0 $391
1 star 0 $252
No rating 0 $347

Piazza Duomo, 26, Amalfi
Overall Rating 9.4
Via Matteo Camera 5, Amalfi
Overall Rating 9.0


Lemons in Amalfi, Italy

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Amalfi?

Activities and things to do in Amalfi can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $31 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $31.


Name Price
Amalfi Cathedral €3
Valle delle Ferriere €130
The Amalfi Paper Museum

  • Private Amalfi Coast Vintage Fiat 500 Tour: Amalfi to Positano: $287
  • Lemon Trail : Lemon Tour with Tasting: $40
  • From Amalfi: Pompeii Ruins Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets: $194
  • Small-group tour of the Amalfi Coast or Capri: $244
  • Amalfi coast 3 hr. Kayak Tour: Cruise Ship Special: $79
  • Tasting on the Path of the Lemons with Tour in the Lemon grove: $38
  • Private tour in Valle delle Ferriere with Gennaro: $206
  • AmalfiCoast Tour Amalfi Visit e Lemon Tour e Tasting Experience: $286

Is food expensive in Amalfi?

Food in Amalfi can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $125 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $89. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

  • I offer cooking lesson of Amalfi tradition: $161
  • Wine & Cooking Experience with Local Family at Cortecorbo Winery: $114
  • Cooking class: Pasta & Tiramisù with lunch in Amalfi Coast!: $188
  • Sotto i Limoni: Traditional Cooking Class with a View of Minori: $252
  • Cooking class: "Traditional dishes of the Mediterranean Diet": $241
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Cava de' Tirreni: $97

Is transportation expensive in Amalfi?

The prices of local transportation in Amalfi can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $77 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $32. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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