Mid-Range Travel Guide: Amalficoast

Accommodation

$80-200 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels or boutique B&Bs, typically with sea views or central locations

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel breakfasts, waterfront dining, regional wine tastings

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Combination of public buses, private transfers, ferry rides, and occasional taxi services

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided tours, boat excursions, cooking classes, vineyard visits, archaeological sites

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