Major city · Italy
Ravello
Go for one night, or a half-day from Amalfi: two gardens and a cathedral in 3 hours, then leave before the last bus down the hill.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, packed buses), Nov–Mar (many places shut)
- Airport
- NAP
- Nights
- 1
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Ravello sits 350 m above the Amalfi Coast, reached by a winding 20-minute bus ride or a steep stair path from Amalfi. It is small: two villa gardens, a cathedral and a square, done in half a day. Most travellers come up for the gardens and the summer concert season and sleep one night, or stay in Amalfi and day-trip. The town is quiet, expensive and almost entirely pedestrian.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ravello, 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
- SafetyRavello is a small, safe hill town; the real risks are the steep stepped lanes, summer heat and the last bus down to Amalfi.
- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 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 (Closest airport; then train or bus to Salerno or Amalfi, then bus or ferry up to Ravello.
- Getting aroundOn foot only inside the town: everything is within a 15-minute walk, but the lanes are stepped and steep.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi Amalfi–Ravello€40–60 (≈ US$50–70)
- Metro or bus rideSITA bus Amalfi–Ravello€2.50 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketVilla Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo entry€7 (≈ US$9) each
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star or B&B, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star or B&B, a night, per room€300 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €250 (≈ US$300)
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 →
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 (Closest airport; then train or bus to Salerno or Amalfi, then bus or ferry up to Ravello. Allow 2.5–3.5 h door to door.)
Weather and climate
Ravello: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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Apr
18°C64°F
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May
23°C73°F
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Jun
27°C81°F
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Jul
30°C86°F
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Aug
30°C86°F
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Sep
27°C81°F
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Oct
22°C72°F
15°C59°F
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Nov
17°C63°F
11°C52°F
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Dec
13°C55°F
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot only inside the town: everything is within a 15-minute walk, but the lanes are stepped and steep. SITA buses link Ravello with Amalfi (about 20–30 min) and run roughly hourly; they fill up in summer. Taxis wait near the main bus stop. Cars cannot enter the centre and parking is limited to one lot near the square.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Amalfi
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
SITA bus from Ravello, about 20–30 min
The coast's transport hub: ferries, cathedral and the bus terminal for onward connections.
Atrani
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus to Amalfi, then a 10-min walk
Smaller, flat seafront village; good for a swim and lunch.
Scala
goDoor to door: About 30 min by bus
Bus or a steep 30–40 min walk down and across
Quiet hill village opposite Ravello; walk back up if you have the legs.
Positano
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Amalfi, then ferry or bus along the coast
Doable in a day but the connections eat the morning; better as an overnight.
Praiano
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Amalfi, then coast bus
Quiet cliff village; go only if you are already moving along the coast.
Furore
skipDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Amalfi, then coast bus
The fjord is a quick photo stop; not worth a dedicated return trip from Ravello.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Piazza Duomo and Via Roma
The centre: walk to both villas and the bus stop. Most expensive; book months ahead for summer.
Via San Giovanni del Toro
Quieter upper lane with the luxury hotels and the Episcopio winery; 5–10 min walk to the square.
Amalfi (as a base)
Cheaper beds and ferries; 20–30 min by bus up to Ravello. Best if you are on a budget or without a car.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €100–180 (≈ US$120–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star or B&B1 × 1 night × €160 | €160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €130 | €260 |
| SITA bus Amalfi–Ravello, one way2 × €3 | €5 |
| Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo entry, both2 × €14 | €28 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €48 |
| Trip total≈ €266 per person per day, bed included | €531≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and ferries excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Pasta or pizza, mid-range restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Glass of local white wine | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Villa Cimbrone or Villa Rufolo entry | €7 (≈ US$9) each |
| Duomo entry | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| SITA bus Amalfi–Ravello | €2.50 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi Amalfi–Ravello | €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus down to Amalfi leaves in the early evening: check the SITA timetable or you will pay for a taxi.
- Summer buses from Amalfi are often full; board at the Amalfi terminal, not midway.
- Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo close at sunset; last entry is earlier than the closing time.
- Steps and uneven lanes: not suitable for wheelchairs or heavy bags.
- Many restaurants and hotels close November to March.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
No embassies in Ravello; the US, UK and most others have embassies in Rome and consulates in Naples (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SITA bus Amalfi → Ravello: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 20–30 min
- Taxi Amalfi → Ravello: €40–60 (≈ US$50–70)
- Villa Cimbrone entry: €7 (≈ US$9)
- Villa Rufolo entry: €7 (≈ US$9), €5 (≈ US$6) seniors and children
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)
- Dov'è la fermata dell'autobus? — Where is the bus stop? (doh-VEH lah fer-MAH-tah del-LOW-toh-boos)
- Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card? (POS-soh pah-GAH-reh kon lah KAR-tah)
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 Ravello. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, packed buses), Nov–Mar (many places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NAP: last bus and ferry times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Piazza Duomo, Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone, Via San Giovanni del Toro.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufolo, Duomo, Oscar Niemeyer Auditorium) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer bus and festival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialComune di Ravello
- officialVilla Rufolo
- officialVilla Cimbrone
- officialRavello Festival
- officialSITA Bus
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ravello, revision 5298325 (CC BY-SA 4.0)