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Capri
Go for one night, not a day trip: arrive on the 06:45 or 07:00 boat, sleep on the island, and see the Blue Grotto or Monte Solaro before the 10:00 crowds land.Go for one night, not a day trip: arrive on the 6:45 AM or 7:00 AM boat, sleep on the island, and see the Blue Grotto or Monte Solaro before the 10:00 AM crowds land.
Capri is a 5 km island in the Bay of Naples, two towns (Capri Town and Anacapri) and one harbour (Marina Grande). Day trippers arrive from 09:00 and leave by 17:00; the island is at its best before and after them. One night is enough for the Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro and a coastal walk. Two nights if you want to swim and hike without rushing.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices); Nov–Mar (many places shut)
- Airport
- NAP
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Capri112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Capri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVery safe for tourists; the real risks are the sea (grotto swimming, boat transfers in swell), steep stairs and heat on the coastal paths…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU) · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNAP Naples Capodichino (Bus or taxi to Molo Beverello, then hydrofoil to Marina Grande; about 2 h door to door).
- Getting aroundFunicular Marina Grande–Capri Town, about €2 (≈ US$3) a ride (2026 estimate).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeEspresso at the Piazzetta€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideFunicular or bus ride€2 (≈ US$3) (2026 estimate)
- Museum or sight ticketBlue Grotto rowboat and entry€14–18 (≈ US$17–25) plus tip
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star, a night, per room€450 (≈ US$550)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €140 (≈ US$170) · High €300 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NAP Naples Capodichino (Bus or taxi to Molo Beverello, then hydrofoil to Marina Grande; about 2 h door to door)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best*
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Capri: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Funicular Marina Grande–Capri Town, about €2 a ride (2026 estimate). Island buses about €2 a ride (2026 estimate); the Capri Town–Anacapri bus fills up, so take the direct Marina Grande–Anacapri bus when you can. Open-top taxis are expensive: agree the price before you get in. On foot, signposted stairs and lanes cross the island; the Phoenician Steps between Capri Town and Anacapri are steep.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Hydrofoil from Marina Grande to Molo Beverello, about 40 min
20 or so crossings a day; the last boats back are early evening, so check the timetable before you leave.
Sorrento
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Hydrofoil from Marina Grande, about 30 min
15 or so crossings a day; a good wet-weather alternative when the grotto is shut.
Pompeii
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Hydrofoil or ferry to Sorrento or Naples, then Circumvesuviana train to Pompei Scavi
A long day from Capri; better as an overnight on the mainland.
Herculaneum
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Boat to Naples, then Circumvesuviana to Ercolano Scavi
Smaller and quicker than Pompeii, but still a full day out.
Procida
overnightDoor to door: 2 h+
Hydrofoil via Naples or Ischia
No direct boat; treat it as a separate stop, not a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Capri Town
The Piazzetta, shops and restaurants; funicular from Marina Grande, 4 buses an hour. Priciest beds.
Anacapri
Higher, quieter, cheaper; bus from Marina Grande (2 an hour) or from Capri Town (4 an hour). Base for Monte Solaro and Villa San Michele.
Marina Grande
At the harbour; only useful for a very early boat or a late arrival. Noisy in the day, dead at night.
Marina Piccola
South side, two small beaches; a handful of hotels, bus from Capri Town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €120–200 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
- High
- €250 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star1 × 1 night × €220 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €140 | €280 |
| Hydrofoil Naples–Capri, both ways2 × €40 | €80 |
| Funicular and island buses, one day2 × €8 | €16 |
| Blue Grotto: boat out plus rowboat and entry2 × €35 · tip extra | €70 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €20 | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €71 |
| Trip total≈ €389 per person per day, bed included | €777≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in euro; mainland travel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Espresso at the Piazzetta | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Seafood pasta, mid-range restaurant | €18–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Limoncello, small bottle from a shop | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Funicular or bus ride | €2 (≈ US$3) (2026 estimate) |
| Monte Solaro chairlift, round trip | €9–12 (≈ US$11–14) |
| Blue Grotto rowboat and entry | €14–18 (≈ US$17–25) plus tip |
| Motorboat hire, self-drive, 2 h | from about €35 (≈ US$45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Blue Grotto closes with tide and swell; check the sea state before you pay for the boat.
- Rowboat oarsmen expect a tip on top of the entry ticket; agree the total first.
- Restaurants and cafés on the Piazzetta and at the harbour charge the highest prices on the island; a can of drink at the port can cost several times the shop price.
- July and August: beaches, buses and the grotto queue are at their worst; book beds and boats weeks ahead.
- Many hotels, restaurants and the Anacapri tourist office shut from November to Easter; check before a winter trip.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU)
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies (EU)112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
No embassies on the island; the US consulate-general and most others are in Naples. Consular help for UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand is in Rome or Naples (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Naples Molo Beverello → Marina Grande, hydrofoil: about €16–22 (≈ US$19–30), 40 min
- Sorrento → Marina Grande, hydrofoil: about €20 (≈ US$25), 30 min
- Marina Grande → Capri Town, funicular: about €2 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (SKOO-zee)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsyeh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOS-tah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh per fah-VOH-reh)
- La grotta è aperta oggi? — Is the grotto open today? (lah GROT-tah eh ah-PER-tah OD-jee)
- Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (doh-VEH lah fer-MAH-tah del-LOW-toh-boos)
Boats stop in rough weather; keep the return crossing flexible.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Capri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices); Nov–Mar (many places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat-contract page: Caremar, SNAV and the other operators, first and last crossings field-checked, with a weather fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Marina Grande, Capri Town and the Piazzetta, Anacapri and Monte Solaro, the south coast and Faraglioni.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Blue Grotto, Villa Jovis, Villa San Michele, Monte Solaro chairlift) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hostile-arrival fixtures: grotto closed by swell, last boat missed, August crowd day.
Sources
- officialCapri Tourism (official island site)
- officialCaremar ferries
- officialSNAV
- secondaryWikivoyage: Capri, revision 5007582 (CC BY-SA 4.0)