Amalfi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amalfi

With a population of 4.933, Amalfi is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Amalfi has to offer.

When to visit Amalfi

Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1019
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amalfi in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 1019
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Amalfi

Plane

Although Amalfi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 26 km from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 4h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 226 km from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Modugno, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Amalfi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 26 km from Amalfi. The shortest flight to Amalfi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Amalfi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Amalfi to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 4h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Amalfi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 226 km from Amalfi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Amalfi, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Amalfi takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Modugno, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Amalfi

Airlines serving Amalfi

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,719 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amalfi

From 5-star hotels such as the Santa Caterina to great affordable options like the Hotel Floridiana, Amalfi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 720 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,852 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Residenza Pansa and Albergo Sant'Andrea.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amalfi

Most booked hotels in Amalfi

Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 4,075+
Hotel Marina Riviera
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,788+
Palazzo Avino
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,642+
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,545+
Hotel La Pergola
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 562+
Hotel Giordano
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 772+

Hiring a car in Amalfi

Expect to pay AED 7.50 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.91 and AED 119.88. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Premium (BMW 3 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.50 per litre in Amalfi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.91 and AED 119.88. The most frequently booked car type in Amalfi is Premium (BMW 3 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.