Region in Campania, Italy
Amalfi Coast
Dramatic cliffside villages for scenery, boat days and hiking, best as a short stay. Prices are high, the coast road jams in summer and nightlife is small; solo travelers do better in Amalfi or Salerno than Positano.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$3,940–5,630Comfortable, one person · €3,500–5,000Details
- Value for money6/100Better value than 5% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 27°CDetails
- Air quality12.8 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · ModerateDetails
- Internet109 MbpsFixed broadband, Italy medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSafe to drink, though it can taste of chlorine; public fountains in towns allow refills.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$68–135Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundSITA Sud busYou'll need transportDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and most restaurants; carry cash for buses, small shops, beach clubs and some trattorie.Details
Where to stay in Amalfi Coast
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Amalfi | Best base: ferries, buses, shops and hiking trails |
| Praiano | Quieter, cheaper and between Positano and Amalfi |
| Minori and Maiori | Cheaper beach towns with long stays and local life |
| Salerno (gateway city) | Much cheaper base with trains, nightlife and ferries |
Apps that work in Amalfi Coast
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Trenitalia: National rail tickets, delays and strike notices
- Italo: Private high-speed trains, often cheaper
- Taxis: No ride apps operate here. Use buses, ferries or book licensed taxis and drivers through your hotel.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Italy.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels and most restaurants; carry cash for buses, small shops, beach clubs and some trattorie.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Use bank ATMs (Bancomat), not Euronet machines; always decline the ATM's currency conversion.
- Tipping: Not expected. Bills often include coperto (€1–4 per person) or a service charge; round up or leave a few euros for great service.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted; tap a bank card at metro gates in Rome and Milan.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (fingerprints and photo) instead of passport stamps.
- ETIAS is not running yet; the EU will announce its start date months in advance.
- Hotels and rentals must register every guest with police, so expect to show your passport at check-in.
Emergency numbers
Police 113 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 115 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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