Campania is a stunning region in southern Italy renowned for its dramatic coastlines, ancient ruins, and world-famous cuisine. Home to Naples, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and the islands of Capri and Ischia, it offers an unrivaled mix of history, natural beauty, and gastronomy. The birthplace of pizza and mozzarella di bufala, Campania captivates visitors with its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes.
Local currency: Euro (EUR).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Campania.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $25-40 (dorm bed in Naples)
- Budget
- $50-80 (budget hotel or B&B)
- Midrange
- $100-200 (3-4 star hotel)
- Luxury
- $250-800+ (boutique or 5-star hotel)
Food
- Street
- $3-8 (pizza fritta, sfogliatella, cuoppo)
- Local
- $12-20 (trattoria lunch with wine)
- Midrange
- $30-50 (dinner at restaurant)
- Fine
- $80-200+ (Michelin or top coastal restaurants)
Transport
- Bus
- $2-4 (city bus or SITA coastal bus)
- Taxi
- $10-25 (Naples city taxi ride)
- Airport
- $6-12 (Alibus to Naples center or taxi $25-30)
- Daytrip
- $10-35 (Circumvesuviana or ferry day return)
Activities
- Museum
- $12-18 (MANN, Capodimonte, Caserta Palace)
- Sites
- $10-18 (Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius)
- Tour
- $20-40 (guided walking or food tour)
- Excursion
- $30-60 (full day island or boat tour)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Campania costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$525 for 7 days ($75/day including accommodation)
Midrange traveller
$1,260 for 7 days ($180/day)
Luxury traveller
$3,500+ for 7 days ($500/day)
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Naples accommodation costs 30-50% less than Amalfi Coast towns - stay in Naples and day-trip
Salerno is an excellent affordable base for the Amalfi Coast with ferry connections
The Campania ArteCard (€32 for 3 days, €40 for 7 days) covers many museums plus transport
Buy pizza and sfogliatella standing at the bar - sitting costs 3x more
Visit the Amalfi Coast in May or October for 25-40% lower accommodation prices
Take public SITA buses along Amalfi Coast rather than guided tours or private transfers
Book Pompeii tickets online to avoid paying premium at the gate
Grocery shopping at Naples' La Pignasecca market for picnic supplies saves significantly
Ferries to Procida cost half as much as ferries to Capri
The Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii and Sorrento is very cheap at €3-4 each way
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Naples Historic Center Walk
Explore Spaccanapoli, Via dei Tribunali, and baroque churches - entirely free
Castel dell'Ovo
Naples' oldest castle with bay views - free admission
Naples Lungomare
Beautiful seafront promenade from Chiaia to Posillipo
Amalfi Coast Beaches (public sections)
Free public sections at Maiori, Minori, and other beaches
Hiking Path of the Gods
Spectacular clifftop hike above Amalfi Coast - free trail
Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
Naples' grand main square with Royal Palace facade
Sorrento Villa Comunale Gardens
Free public garden with panoramic Bay of Naples views
Amalfi Cathedral
Entrance to the cathedral is free (cloister costs €3)
Salerno Waterfront Promenade
2km tree-lined seafront promenade with sea views
Procida Village Walk
Explore Marina Corricella and Terra Murata on foot for free
Capodimonte Park
Free surrounding park of the Capodimonte Museum
Via San Gregorio Armeno, Naples
Famous nativity scene artisans' street - free to stroll