Island in Campania, Italy
Capri
Glamorous island of cliffs, villas and the Blue Grotto, 25 minutes by ferry from Sorrento. Best as a day trip or a short, pricey stay; day-tripper crowds make midday busy and the nights quiet and expensive.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$5,060–7,880Comfortable, one person · €4,500–7,000Details
- Value for money1/100Better value than 0% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 26°CDetails
- Internet109 MbpsFixed broadband, Italy medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSupplied from the mainland by undersea pipeline and safe to drink; some locals still prefer bottled.Details
- LGBTQ+4/5WelcomingDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$79–146Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundFunicular (Marina Grande–Capri)Walkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and most restaurants; carry cash for buses, boats, small shops and the Blue Grotto boat.Details
Where to stay in Capri
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Capri Town | Piazzetta, boutiques and most hotels; busiest and priciest |
| Anacapri | Quieter, cheaper, local feel; chairlift to Monte Solaro |
| Marina Grande | Ferry port with beaches and cheaper restaurants |
Apps that work in Capri
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. Taxis wait at the port and piazzas, and prices are fixed; ask before you get in.
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, boats, small shops and the Blue Grotto boat.
- 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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