A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers A Coruna vs. Amalfi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit A Coruna or Amalfi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for A Coruna and Amalfi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: A Coruna or Amalfi?

A Coruna

A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.

Amalfi

The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours from Rome, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Amalfi or A Coruna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • A Coruna Prices
    Spain Prices
    Amalfi Prices
    Italy Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    A Coruna 109
    Amalfi 246

The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €109, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €246. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for A Coruna and Amalfi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    A Coruna 51
    Amalfi 98
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    A Coruna 102
    Amalfi 196
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Amalfi

Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Amalfi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in A Coruna


Hotels in Amalfi


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Amalfi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    A Coruna 13
    Amalfi 67

Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna

Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $158
  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $156
  • Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amalfi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:


  • Bus
    4.00
  • Train to Naples
    14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:

  • Transfer from Salerno train station or port: $168
  • Transfer from Salerno or Vietri Sul Mare to Naples or Vice Versa: $111
  • Transfer from Positano to Naples or Vice Versa: $246
  • Transfer from Maiori to Naples : $274
  • Transfer from Amalfi Caost everywhere to Naples area: $247
  • Transfer Amalfi - Naples: $227
  • Tours and Transfers: $268
  • Spa Argillarium basic without massage with Golf Cart Transfer: $143
  • Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to Castellabate Minivan Transfer: $212
  • Private transfer from Salerno to Naples with a 2 hour stop: $176
  • Private transfer from Salerno to Amalfi: $269
  • Private transfer from Amalfi to Sorrento with 2h Stop in Pompeii: $197

Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Amalfi?

Prices for flights to both Amalfi and A Coruna change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    A Coruna 49
    Amalfi 108

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117

Typical Food Prices in Amalfi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:


  • Dinner
    35
  • Snacks
    4.00
  • Bread
    1.00
  • Dinner
    41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.

  • Hands-On Pizza Making Class & Farmhouse Tour with Sea Views : $66
  • OnLine Genuine Cooking Class: $81
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Cava de' Tirreni: $102
  • Cortecorbo winery: Pizza Cooking class, lunch & wine tasting : $120
  • Authentic Cooking with Locals: Meal, Wine & Scenic Views : $146
  • Hands-On Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour on the Amalfi Coast: $154
  • Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast with Tasting Included: $155
  • Amalfi Coast experience: Lemons' Pathway and dinner: $158
  • Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Agropoli: $174
  • Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting:Vietri Sul Mare: $174
  • A Food Tour on Authentic Flavors of Vietri sul Mare: $180
  • 3 Hour Cooking Class on the Amalfi Coast: $191

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    A Coruna 9.72
    Amalfi 27
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Tower of Hercules
    3.00

Tours and Activities in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
  • Guided Tour Lugo: $30
  • EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
  • Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $35
  • Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $58
  • Private Walking Tour EN A Coruña with Beer or Wine: $66
  • E-bike Tour La Coruña: $70
  • Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
  • Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
  • Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $83
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90
  • Private Tour of A Coruña Discover the city like a local: $100

Tours and Activities in Amalfi

Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 4 hours Boat Tour: Amalfi Coast Snorkeling and Limoncello Testing: $143
  • 6 Hours Amalfi Coast Kayak Experience: $95
  • AMALFI COAST and LI GALLI "8h Boat TOUR" from Salerno: $275
  • AMALFI Easy Boat Tour from Salerno with Lunch: $226
  • Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks: $106
  • Amalfi Coast Boat Tour Small Group All Inclusive: $253
  • Amalfi Coast Boat tour Small Group: $186
  • Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches: $71
  • Amalfi Coast Tour - Scooter Rental: $84
  • Amalfi Coast at Your Pace: The Essential Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
  • Amalfi Coast group tour DA Amalfi: $161
  • Amalfi Coast vintage tour with picnic under lemons : $263

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    A Coruna 13
    Amalfi 20

Typical Alcohol Prices in Amalfi

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:


  • Wine
    6.00

Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi

Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Tenuta San Francesco Wine Tasting: $84
  • Wine tasting at the Apicella winery: $102
  • Wine Tasting Cantina Apicella with lunch: $203
  • Half-Day Irpinia Wine Tour from SALERNO: $211
  • Amalfi Coast vintage tour with cheese and wine tastings: $251


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in A Coruna.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is A Coruna Expensive? and Is Amalfi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Amalfi?

A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Amalfi. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Amalfi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit A Coruna or Amalfi?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit A Coruna or Amalfi in the Summer?

Both Amalfi and A Coruna during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Amalfi because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, A Coruna is cooler than Amalfi. Typically, the summer temperatures in A Coruna in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Amalfi averages at about 23°C (74°F).

In Amalfi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in A Coruna. In the summer, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. A Coruna gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 313 hours of full sun.

A Coruna usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Amalfi. A Coruna gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    A Coruna 19°C (66°F) 
    Amalfi 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Amalfi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both A Coruna and Amalfi. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Amalfi this time of year.

In October, A Coruna is generally around the same temperature as Amalfi. Daily temperatures in A Coruna average around 16°C (61°F), and Amalfi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during autumn. A Coruna gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Amalfi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. A Coruna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Amalfi. A Coruna gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    A Coruna 16°C (61°F) 
    Amalfi 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Amalfi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to A Coruna as well as Amalfi. Also, many travelers come to Amalfi for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

A Coruna is a little warmer than Amalfi in the winter. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Amalfi fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

In the winter, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Amalfi. A Coruna gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amalfi receives 115 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Amalfi. A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the winter. A Coruna usually gets more rain in January than Amalfi. A Coruna gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    A Coruna 11°C (51°F) 
    Amalfi 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Amalfi in the Spring?

Both Amalfi and A Coruna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Amalfi in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, A Coruna is around the same temperature as Amalfi. Typically, the spring temperatures in A Coruna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Amalfi averages at about 13°C (55°F).

A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Amalfi during spring. A Coruna gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Amalfi receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, A Coruna usually receives more rain than Amalfi. A Coruna gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Amalfi receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    A Coruna 13°C (55°F) 
    Amalfi 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Amalfi and A Coruna

A Coruna Amalfi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 131 mm (5.2 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 12°C (53°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 17°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 19°C (65°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 16°C (61°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 13°C (55°F) 116 mm (4.6 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 11°C (52°F) 128 mm (5 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)