Is Capri or Positano more expensive?

Positano is generally considered the most expensive of the three, followed by Capri, with Amalfi being the most affordable. Known for its upscale shops and luxurious atmosphere, Capri is a popular island getaway for those looking to pamper themselves with an incredible backdrop.



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While Sorrento isn't as cheap as Naples, it's still far cheaper than most locations in the Amalfi Coast. Furthermore, Sorrento is a great base for a trip anyway, with its own quaint streets, delicious local eateries, and beautiful beaches justifying at least a few days' stay in the town.

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Prices. Amalfi is more affordable than Positano, being as it's not as popular, but it's still more expensive than Sorrento. You can find good mid-range hotels with rooms starting at around $150 a night, and eat for around $20 in budget restaurants or $35 in mid-priced ones.

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Praiano is a good alternative; it's right next to Positano but 5 times cheaper, and it'll only take you about 10-30 minutes on the bus to get to Positano. However, if you really are looking to save money, it's worth staying further away in a hotel in Sorrento or Salerno.

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In general, Amalfi may offer the most affordable accommodation options compared to Capri and Positano. Known for their luxury and upscale atmosphere, Capri and Positano have a higher cost of living and more expensive hotel rates. Amalfi is a larger town among the three, so it has a wider range of accommodation options.

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Should you stay in Sorrento or Positano? If you want to visit the Amalfi Coast but also explore other cities nearby, like Pompeii or Naples, you should stay in Sorrento, as it's within easy reach of most Italian cities and very accessible. It's also more affordable than Positano.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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The views are breathtaking Whether you're gazing across the pastel-fronted town from a hilltop terrace or lazing on the lounger-dotted beach, Positano has some of the most recognisable and stunning views on the Amalfi Coast.

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Le Sirenuse - Hotel in Positano - Amalfi Coast, Italy.

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Overall, we think 2-3 days is the perfect amount of time to see all that Capri has to offer. Ultimately though the amount of time you spend at Capri all depends on you. Working out what you want to see, and how much downtime you need, helps you figure it out.

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This is a bit ambitious, doing everything in 2 weeks. We just did Capri, Naples and the Amalfi coast in spring and it took us 10 days which was way too short. I agree that you would need at least 3 days in Capri, Amalfi and Positano are both great places to visit and so is Ravello. Sorrento is nice but nothing special.

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It's easy to fill a Positano to Capri day trip; a visit to the Blue Grotto with an optional boat tour around the island, riding the chairlift up to Anacapri, enjoying breathtaking views from Monte Solaro, window shopping the top luxury brands in Capri, and taking a few gelato and espresso breaks.

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There are important differences between one town and another, however. Positano is the most expensive town, followed by Amalfi. The less famous but equally welcoming towns of Praiano, Maiori, Minori, and Cetara, etc.

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On average, hotels in Positano are expensive compared to other places you'd visit in Italy for 2 reasons: The inventory in Positano is limited. There aren't that many places to stay, especially budget-friendly options. The demand to stay in Positano is high!

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I like to stay in one place longer but if you have never been, I do think visiting Capri for two nights is a nice way to experience it for the first - you won't see as much as you could but you will certainly see and enjoy more than you would if you went for a day trip or just one night in and and out.

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It's such a glamorous location that it's inevitable Capri has countless stylish places to stay – and another classic is Capri Tiberio Palace, part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection. The boutique hotel is close to the island's Piazzetta and the shop-lined streets that surround it.

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Waiters. A tip (as a percentage of your total meal bill OR a per meal amount) is appreciated, but not expected. If we are staying somewhere and have the same waiter throughout our stay, we leave a tip at the end of our last meal (recommended).

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Yes. You can choose the pay side of the beach and have a deck chair and umbrella or you could do what we did and swim on the 'free' side of the beach. No sand to speak of lots of pebbles so if you are not used to walking on pebbles/rocks wear beach shoes into the water.

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