Comparison · Amalfi Coast vs Rome · Italy
Amalfi Coast vs Rome
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Amalfi Coast for Positano, Lemons and limoncello and beaches; choose Rome for Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Rome is generally less expensive, and the two are about 226 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 226 km
- Less expensive
- Rome
- Best time for Amalfi Coast
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Rome
- April–May and September–October
Side by side
| Amalfi Coast | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Known for | Positano, Lemons and limoncello and Path of the Gods | Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel and Ancient ruins |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | April–May and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$400 | $170–$300 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 13°C (55°F) | January, 12°C (54°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 10 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | Spiaggia Grande, Positano | — |
| Airports | NAP, QSR | FCO, CIA |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Amalfi Coast for…
Positano, Lemons and limoncello and beaches. The Amalfi Coast is a roughly 50 km stretch of the Sorrento peninsula's southern shore, where towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello cling to cliffs above the Gulf of Salerno. Listed by UNESCO in 1997, it is linked by the winding SS163 coast road…
Choose Rome for…
Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Rome layers nearly 3,000 years of history into a walkable centre: the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Baroque piazzas such as Navona and, across the Tiber, Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Most sights lie inside the…
Top sights compared
| # | Amalfi Coast | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positano and Spiaggia Grande | Colosseum |
| 2 | Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise | Roman Forum and Palatine Hill |
| 3 | Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel |
| 4 | Villa Rufolo | St Peter's Basilica |
| 5 | Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity | Pantheon |
Food compared
| Amalfi Coast | Rome |
|---|---|
| Limoncello | Spaghetti alla carbonara |
| Delizia al limone | Cacio e pepe |
| Scialatielli ai frutti di mare | Bucatini all'amatriciana |
| Colatura di alici | Supplì |
Which is cheaper?
Rome is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $170–$300 per person there, against $220–$400 in Amalfi Coast (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Rome on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Amalfi Coast and Rome are about 226 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 5 days in Amalfi Coast and 4 in Rome.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Amalfi Coast or Rome cheaper?
Rome is usually less expensive: about $170–$300 a day mid-range against $220–$400 (estimates).
+Is Amalfi Coast or Rome better for a first trip?
Pick Amalfi Coast for Positano, Lemons and limoncello and beaches, or Rome for Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife.
+How far is Amalfi Coast from Rome?
About 226 km in a straight line.