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Is Amalfi Coast expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Yes, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most expensive places to travel in Italy, pricier than Rome, Florence or Naples. A realistic budget day in high season is about €135 per person, mid-range about €285, and the money goes mostly on beds in Positano and Amalfi, beach clubs and boats.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €70 | €140 | €450 |
| Food & drink | €35 | €65 | €140 |
| Sights & tickets | €20 | €50 | €150 |
| Local transport | €10 | €30 | €80 |
| Per person, per day | €135 | €285 | €820 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Amalfi Coast day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Espresso at the bar | about €1.50–2.50 |
| SITA bus ride along the coast | a few euros a ride |
| Ferry Positano–Amalfi | roughly €10–20 |
| Sunbed pair at Positano's main beach | about €25–40 for two in high season |
| Villa Rufolo gardens, Ravello | about €8–10 |
| Blue Grotto boat and entry (Capri) | about €20–30 total |
| Private transfer from Naples airport | about €120–150 |
| Double room in Amalfi or Atrani, high season | about €180–300 |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the biggest cost: even simple doubles in Positano and Amalfi run well above the Italian average in July and August, and the famous cliff-top hotels cost €500–1,500 a night. After that come beach clubs (sunbeds and umbrellas are often paid), boat trips to Capri and the coves (about €80–150 per person for a shared or private tour), and restaurant meals with a sea view, which carry a premium. Ferries and buses are cheap individually, but a few rides a day add up, and transfers from Naples airport are expensive if you go private. Each town also charges a tourist tax of a few euros per person per night.
When it is cheaper
April, May and October are noticeably cheaper than July–August, often by a third or more on rooms; from November to March many hotels and ferries close, so the few open places are cheap but options are limited.
How to spend less
- Stay in Sorrento or Agerola (doubles about €100–160) and visit Positano and Amalfi by bus or ferry.
- Use the SITA bus for short hops and board at the first stop; save ferries for the scenic legs.
- Take the bus to Sorrento instead of a private transfer from Naples airport.
- Use the free public beaches (spiaggia libera) next to the paid lidos rather than renting sunbeds every day.
- Eat lunch as a panino or pizza from a deli and save the sea-view restaurant for one dinner.
- Hike the Path of the Gods: the only cost is the bus to Bomerano and back.
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Common questions
How much does a day on the Amalfi Coast cost?
About €135 per person on a budget, €285 mid-range and over €800 in comfort, sharing a double room in high season.
Is it cheaper to stay in Sorrento?
Yes. Doubles in Sorrento or Agerola cost about €100–160 against €180–300 or more in Amalfi and Positano, and both have good bus links.
Do you have to pay for beaches?
Many beaches have paid sections with sunbeds (about €25–40 for two at Positano), but most also have a free public area.