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Amalfi Coast on a budget
What a trip to Amalfi Coast really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Amalfi Coast is expensive for most international visitors. Budget roughly $90–$140 per person per day on a tight budget, $220–$400 mid-range and $600–$1,500 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $90–$140 a day
- Mid-range
- $220–$400 a day
- Luxury
- $600–$1,500 a day
- Local currency
- EUR
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $90–$140 | $270–$420 | $450–$700 | $630–$980 |
| Mid-range | $220–$400 | $660–$1,200 | $1,100–$2,000 | $1,540–$2,800 |
| Luxury | $600–$1,500 | $1,800–$4,500 | $3,000–$7,500 | $4,200–$10,500 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Amalfi Coast, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Espresso at a bar | about €1.20–€2 |
| SITA bus ticket | about €2–€4 |
| Ferry between Amalfi and Positano | about €10–€15 |
| Sun lounger and umbrella at a beach club | about €25–€60 per person per day |
| Scialatielli with seafood | about €18–€30 |
| Bottle of limoncello | about €10–€20 |
| Villa Rufolo or Villa Cimbrone entry | about €7–€12 |
| Shared half-day boat tour | about €60–€120 per person |
| Dinner with wine | about €50–€90 per person |
Money-saving tips
- Stay in Minori, Maiori, Agerola or Cetara, where rooms cost much less than in Positano or Ravello.
- Use SITA buses and ferries rather than taxis, which charge high fixed fares between towns.
- Most main beaches have a free public section (spiaggia libera); arrive early instead of paying for loungers.
- Picnic at lunch on bread, mozzarella and tomatoes from an alimentari and save restaurant money for dinner with a view.
- Visit in May or late September for lower prices than July and August with similar weather.
- Hike the Path of the Gods or the Path of the Lemons; many of the best views on the coast cost nothing.
Free things to do
- Positano and Spiaggia Grande — Positano's tiers of pastel houses descend a ravine to Spiaggia Grande, the main beach, where the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta glints above the sand.
- Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) — The coast's most famous hike runs about 7 km from Bomerano in Agerola to Nocelle above Positano, following terraces and cliff ledges hundreds of metres above the sea with views across to Capri.
- Fiordo di Furore — Between Praiano and Conca dei Marini, a deep gorge cuts into the cliffs to form a tiny pebble beach beneath an arched road bridge about 30 metres high.
- Valle delle Ferriere — A shaded path climbs from the top of Amalfi past ruined paper mills and old ironworks into a nature reserve of waterfalls, streams and rare ferns such as Woodwardia radicans, a relic of ancient subtropical forests.
- Atrani village — Atrani's whitewashed piazza, Collegiata church and arched passages fill a narrow ravine just east of Amalfi, a few minutes away on foot.
- Vietri sul Mare ceramics — At the eastern end of the coast, Vietri sul Mare has been a ceramics centre for centuries, and its streets are lined with workshops selling hand-painted tiles, plates and the yellow, blue and green designs seen all along the coast.
Where to stay on a budget
$$$ · Best for quiet stays, couples and budget
Atrani
Tiny fishing village a five-minute walk from Amalfi
$$ · Best for families, budget and beach
Minori and Maiori
Neighbouring family-friendly towns with the coast's longest beach
$ · Best for budget, quiet stays and food lovers
Agerola
Mountain plateau above the coast, home of the Path of the Gods and fior di latte
Eating well for less
- Agerola cheeses — Dairies and delis in Agerola, and restaurant antipasti along the coast.
Getting around for less
Unico Costiera
SITA Sud tickets for the coast, sold in timed versions and as a 24-hour pass; worth it if you plan several bus rides in a day.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Amalfi Coast cost?
About $1,100–$2,000 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $450–$700 on a tight budget.
+Is Amalfi Coast expensive?
It is expensive for international visitors. Stay in Minori, Maiori, Agerola or Cetara, where rooms cost much less than in Positano or Ravello.
+How much money do I need per day in Amalfi Coast?
Roughly $90–$140 on a budget and $220–$400 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Amalfi Coast?
Usually in January–February and November.