Car Rental in Amalfi
Both international and local Italian car rental companies provide car rental services in Amalfi. The cost of car rental in Amalfi varies depending on the season and rental period, and can be found on the website which lists the companies operating in this region of Italy.
Being a prestigious resort town, car rental in Amalfi usually requires a deposit. In addition, most rental companies will block a certain amount on the client's credit card.
It is not recommended to use a car in Amalfi during weekends and holidays as traffic can be heavy. Moreover, during the high season, local authorities implement additional traffic restrictions. It's important to discuss these factors with the rental company when choosing a vehicle.
Some car rental companies in Amalfi operate 24/7, but many travelers prefer to rent a car upon arrival at Naples Airport. Affordable car rental in Amalfi is offered by operators such as Alamo, Enterprise, Payless Car Rental, Sixt rent a car, Hertz, Europcar, as well as Italian companies like Budget, Maggiore, and Avis.
The cost of car rental in Amalfi for a 3-day period in September starts at a minimum of 70-80 EUR for a 4-seater Fiat with a manual transmission, while a Lancia Delta is priced at 250 EUR for a 6-day rental. On average, depending on the car class, prices for a 3-day rental range from 70 to 200 EUR.
The road along the Amalfi Coast is famous worldwide for its breathtaking landscapes. However, it also means that finding parking spaces can be challenging, especially in July and August. Additionally, inexperienced drivers may find the mountainous serpentine roads, tunnels, and coastal cliffside roads memorable.
It's important to note that Italians can be aggressive and selfish drivers, and driving in resort towns requires navigating one-way streets, narrow alleys even in the city center, and traffic restrictions. Heavy fines are imposed for parking violations.
Distances from Amalfi to major tourist cities:
Maiori - 5 km;
Ravello - 5 km;
Positano - 18 km;
Salerno - 25 km;
Sorrento - 36 km;
Pompeii - 50 km;
Paestum - 70 km;
Naples - 70 km.
