Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Amalficoast

Accommodation

$25-60 per night

Shared dorm rooms in hostels, basic guesthouses, or budget B&Bs in less central locations

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Local pizzerias, small trattorias, grocery shopping for breakfast and lunch, occasional gelato

Transportation

$8-20 per day

Public SITA buses between towns, walking within destinations, occasional ferry rides

Activities

$5-25 per day

Free hiking trails, beach time, church visits, occasional museum entry or boat trip

Travel during shoulder season (April-May, September-October) for typically 30-50% lower accommodation costs

Use SITA public buses instead of taxis - saves approximately 70-80% on transportation between towns

Shop at local grocery stores and prepare some meals yourself - reduces food costs by 40-60%

Book accommodation in less central areas like Maiori or Minori rather than Positano - typically 30-50% cheaper

Take advantage of free hiking trails like Path of the Gods instead of paid tours - saves $50-100 per person

Eat lunch at local pizzerias away from main tourist strips - typically 40-60% less expensive

Use ferry services strategically for both transport and sightseeing - more economical than separate boat tours

Staying only in Positano without exploring cheaper neighboring towns - can increase accommodation costs by 100-200%

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the bus system - increases transport costs by 300-500%

Eating every meal at waterfront restaurants in prime locations - typically adds 80-150% to food budget

Booking last-minute during peak summer season - can increase overall costs by 50-100%

Not researching free activities and relying only on paid tours - unnecessarily increases activity spending by $200-400 per week