Major city · Italy
Amalfi
Give Amalfi 2 nights as a base: the town itself is half a day, but ferries and buses to Positano, Ravello and Atrani need a full day each side of it.
Amalfi is a small former maritime republic at the mouth of a ravine, with a 13th-century cathedral, a pebble beach and a working ferry pier. It is the practical base for the central Amalfi Coast: buses and ferries to Positano, Ravello, Atrani, Praiano and Furore leave from the same square. Two nights covers the town and one day out; three nights lets you add a second. In July and August the beach and the single coastal road both jam, so May, June, September and early October are the months that work.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, road traffic), late Oct–Mar (many ferries and hotels closed)
- Airports
- NAP · FCO
- Nights
- 2–3
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.
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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 Amalfi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amalfi, 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
- SafetyAmalfi is a safe, well-policed tourist town; the real risks are the summer heat, the steps, sea conditions when swimming…
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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-wide) · 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; about 1.5–2 h by car or pre-booked transfer to Amalfi, longer in summer traffic).
- Getting aroundThe centre is pedestrian and walkable in 10 minutes end to end; everything else is steps.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeEspresso at the bar€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner with wine, mid-range restaurant€35–60 (≈ US$45–70) a person
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Amalfi–PositanoFixed fares are posted€80–120 (≈ US$95–140)
- 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€200 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star or B&B, a night, per room€380 (≈ US$450)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €260 (≈ 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 (Closest airport; about 1.5–2 h by car or pre-booked transfer to Amalfi, longer in summer traffic) · FCO Rome Fiumicino (High-speed train to Salerno or Naples, then bus, ferry or car; about 3.5–4.5 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
Care*
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. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Amalfi: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
The centre is pedestrian and walkable in 10 minutes end to end; everything else is steps. SITA buses run the coast road to Positano and Sorrento and up to Ravello, and ferries link Amalfi with Positano, Salerno, Capri and Sorrento in season. Driving means one narrow road with summer queues and almost no parking: leave the car outside town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ravello
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
SITA bus from Amalfi terminal up the valley, or a taxi
Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo gardens; go early, the buses back fill up.
Door to door: 25–40 min by ferry; 40–90 min by bus in season
Ferry from the Amalfi pier, or SITA bus along the coast road
The ferry is the reliable option in summer; buses sit in the same traffic you do.
Atrani
goDoor to door: About 10 min
On foot east along the coast road and through the tunnel
The smallest town in southern Italy; a half-day, not a day.
Praiano
cautionDoor to door: About 30–45 min
SITA bus along the coast road, or ferry in season
Quiet and steep; worth it for the walk to the Marina di Praia, not for sights.
Furore
cautionDoor to door: About 25–35 min
SITA bus towards Positano, get off above the fjord
The fjord is the draw; the bus stop is on the road above and the walk down is steep.
Scala
skipDoor to door: About 30–40 min
SITA bus towards Ravello, then walk down
Village above Amalfi with little to see; only worth it if you are walking the ridge paths.
Emerald Grotto (Conca dei Marini)
cautionDoor to door: About 30–60 min
Ferry excursion from Amalfi pier, or SITA bus towards Positano and get off at Conca
Small sea cave with a short boat visit; check that boats are running and the cave is open before you go.
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 the historic centre
Steps from the cathedral, restaurants and the SITA bus stop; no sea view, noise until late.
Marina and the seafront (Largo Cesareo Console, Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri)
Ferry pier, beach and marina on the doorstep; the coastal road runs directly behind, so ask for a sea-facing room.
Vettica Minore and Pogerola (hillside, 2–3 km out)
Cheaper rooms, terraces and quiet; you need the SITA bus or a car for every trip into town.
Atrani (1 km east, 10 min on foot)
Smaller, flatter and often cheaper; walk into Amalfi through the tunnel under the road.
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
- €110–200 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- €200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star or B&B1 × 2 nights × €200 | €400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Ferry Amalfi–Positano, one way2 × €12 | €24 |
| SITA bus, single ride on the coast2 × €3 | €5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €98 |
| Trip total≈ €269 per person per day, bed included | €1,077≈ US$1,300 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Espresso at the bar | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee and a cake on Piazza DuomoSit-down prices; the bar counter is cheaper. | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Pizza or a plate of pasta, trattoria | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Seafood dinner with wine, mid-range restaurant | €35–60 (≈ US$45–70) a person |
| Limoncello, 0.5 l bottle | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Beach lido, chair and umbrella per day | €20–40 (≈ US$25–50) |
| Ferry Amalfi–Positano / Amalfi–SalernoSeasonal timetables | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) / €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Taxi Amalfi–PositanoFixed fares are posted | €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The coast road (SS163) can take an hour or more for the 25-minute run to Positano in July and August.
- SITA buses fill up and can pass a full stop; board at the Amalfi terminal and buy tickets before boarding.
- Ferry and bus timetables thin out sharply from late October to March; check the operator's site the day before.
- Beach space is pebbles and is charged by the day at the lidos; the free sections are small.
- Restaurants on Piazza Duomo and the seafront cost more than places one street back; check the menu and the coperto before sitting.
- Steps and uneven paving everywhere: this is not a town for a wheeled suitcase or limited mobility.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police113
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
No embassies in Amalfi; the US consulate-general and most other missions are in Naples, embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Amalfi → Positano: about €12–20 (≈ US$14–25), 25 min
- SITA bus Amalfi → Ravello: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 30 min
- Taxi Amalfi → Positano: €80–120 (≈ US$95–140)
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAT-tsyeh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-to per fa-VO-reh)
- Il coperto è incluso? — Is the cover charge included? (eel ko-PER-to eh in-KLOO-zo)
- Due biglietti per Positano, per favore — Two tickets to Positano, please (DOO-eh bee-LYET-tee per po-zee-TA-no)
- Dov'è il molo dei traghetti? — Where is the ferry pier? (do-VEH eel MO-lo day tra-GET-tee)
Ferry and SITA timetables change by season and by year: confirm the day before you travel.
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 Amalfi. 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 (heat, crowds, road traffic), late Oct–Mar (many ferries and hotels closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NAP: last transfer times, ferry fallback from Salerno, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Piazza Duomo, the marina and ferry pier, the Valle dei Mulini, Atrani.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister, Paper Mill Museum, Arsenal) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and SITA timetable fixtures so gates A–D can go green.