Is Amalfi Coast or Sardinia cheaper?

Sardinia is the cheaper of the two: roughly $65–130+/day in Amalfi Coast versus $35–130/day in Sardinia.

When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast vs Sardinia?

Amalfi Coast is at its best in April–June, September, October; Sardinia peaks in May–September.

Is Amalfi Coast or Sardinia better in August?

Sardinia is the better of the two in August. Amalfi Coast has the edge in April, October, November, Sardinia in July, August, and both are at their best in May, June, September.

How long do you need in Amalfi Coast vs Sardinia?

Plan 1–1 weeks for Amalfi Coast and 1–2 for Sardinia.

Should I choose Amalfi Coast or Sardinia?

Pick Amalfi Coast if you want somewhere stronger for food. Pick Sardinia if you want somewhere cheaper across the board, stronger for beach, nature, more off-the-beaten-path.

Amalfi Coast vs Sardinia

Two strong destinations, different in important ways. Here's the side-by-side, then a verdict on which suits which traveler.

Southern Europe

Amalfi Coast

Italy’s most glamorous stretch of coast — pastel villages stacked above the sea, lemons, and long lunches.

Best time to visit

January: avoid
February: avoid
March: fine
April: peak
May: peak
June: peak
July: fine
August: fine
September: peak
October: peak
November: fine
December: avoid

Peak Fine Avoid

Southern Europe

Sardinia

The Mediterranean’s best beaches, wrapped around a wild, ancient interior most visitors never see.

Best time to visit

January: avoid
February: avoid
March: fine
April: fine
May: peak
June: peak
July: peak
August: peak
September: peak
October: fine
November: avoid
December: avoid

Peak Fine Avoid

Read our full guides about Amalfi Coast and Sardinia.

Side by side

Emphasised where they differ. Muted rows are much the same either way.

	Amalfi Coast	Sardinia
Best time	April–June, September, October	May–September
Climate	warm	warm
Budget	Mid-range – Premium · $65–130+/day	Budget – Mid-range · $35–130/day
Trip length	1–1 wks	1–2 wks
Visa	Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports (90 days).	Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports (90 days).
Currency	EUR (€)	EUR (€)
Language	Italian; English widely spoken in tourism.	Italian (and Sardinian); English patchy outside resorts.
Tap water	Tap water safe and good.	Tap water safe and good.
Safety	Very safe; the real hazards are the road, the steps, and summer crowds.	Very safe; ordinary precautions only.

General guidance — visas, safety, and health change, so check your government's travel advisory and the official sources before you go.

Amalfi Coast or Sardinia, month by month

Which of the two is the better bet for each month of the year, scored on how well the season suits each place.

Which to choose

Choose Amalfi Coast if:

You want somewhere stronger for food.

Choose Sardinia if:

You want somewhere cheaper across the board.
You want somewhere stronger for beach, nature.
You want somewhere more off-the-beaten-path.

Common questions

Is Amalfi Coast or Sardinia cheaper?: Sardinia is the cheaper of the two: roughly $65–130+/day in Amalfi Coast versus $35–130/day in Sardinia.
When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast vs Sardinia?: Amalfi Coast is at its best in April–June, September, October; Sardinia peaks in May–September.
Is Amalfi Coast or Sardinia better in August?: Sardinia is the better of the two in August. Amalfi Coast has the edge in April, October, November, Sardinia in July, August, and both are at their best in May, June, September.
How long do you need in Amalfi Coast vs Sardinia?: Plan 1–1 weeks for Amalfi Coast and 1–2 for Sardinia.
Should I choose Amalfi Coast or Sardinia?: Pick Amalfi Coast if you want somewhere stronger for food. Pick Sardinia if you want somewhere cheaper across the board, stronger for beach, nature, more off-the-beaten-path.