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.
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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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- 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.
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ravello112 ▾
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 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.
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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 · 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 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 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 →
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 (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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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 (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ravello: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
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 & 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.
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.
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
- €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
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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).
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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 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 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)