Luxury Travel Guide: Amalficoast

Accommodation

$300-800 per night

Five-star hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties with premium amenities and prime locations

Food & Dining

$80-200 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, private chef experiences, premium wine pairings

Transportation

$60-200 per day

Private car services, helicopter transfers, luxury boat charters, premium ferry options

Activities

$100-400 per day

Private guided tours, exclusive experiences, luxury spa treatments, premium boat excursions

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