{"id":40133,"date":"2019-11-11T13:17:40","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T12:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/amalfi-coast-road-trip-everything-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:53:11","slug":"amalfi-coast-round-trip-car-rental-amalfitana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neu.thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/amalfi-coast-round-trip-car-rental-amalfitana\/","title":{"rendered":"Amalfi Coast Road Trip: Driving Along the Amalfi Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Amalfitana<\/strong>, officially known as Strada Statale 163 Amalfitana (SS 163), runs along the Amalfi Coast. A road trip on one of Italy\u2019s most exciting roads is surely on many people\u2019s bucket lists. The Amalfitana winds its way from Sorrento past such famous towns as Positano<\/a>, Minori, Amalfi, and Maiori. It winds constantly along the rugged coastline, always offering views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea. The Amalfitana is only 50 kilometers long<\/strong>, but this short stretch packs a punch! With a few tips, however, a drive along the Amalfi Coast in your own car<\/strong> or a rental car<\/strong> will be an unforgettable experience! <\/p>\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> The Amalfi Coast is a super popular travel destination, and small rental cars\u2014which are great for navigating narrow streets\u2014get booked up fast! It\u2019s best to book in advance!\u279c Find a rental car here for your road trip along the Amalfi Coast*<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

How long does it take to drive along the Amalfi Coast?<\/h2>\n\n

You should take your time on the Amalfi Coast and plan to stay at least one night<\/strong>! You can also easily spend several days or an entire vacation here. The route is short, but there\u2019s just so much to see. But be warned: Booking in advance is super important\u2014otherwise, it\u2019ll get really, really expensive during the high season! <\/p>\n\n

\u279c Find the right place to stay on the Amalfi Coast here<\/a><\/p>\n\n

\u279c Here are some tips for the most beautiful spots on the Amalfi Coast<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Hardly a straight stretch: The Amalfitana winds its way laboriously along the Amalfi Coast in Italy for 50 kilometers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Amalfitana: The Most Beautiful Road in Italy?<\/h2>\n\n

When people talk about beautiful driving routes in Italy, the Amalfitana is always mentioned. No wonder\u2014it\u2019s a true masterpiece of modern road engineering<\/strong>. The fact that it was built at all is a feat of engineering: here on the Amalfi Coast, the massive cliffs drop almost vertically into the sea, and the terrain is winding; in some places, tunnels had to be carved into the rock to build the Amalfitana. <\/p>\n\n

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Looking for more tips on Italy?<\/strong>Visit the Italy blog<\/a> featuring city trips from Rome<\/a> to Naples<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over fifty kilometers, there\u2019s hardly a single straight stretch; you wind your way back and forth along the curves in your car, with cliffs on one side and the sea below. It\u2019s quite challenging to drive. Or does anyone in our part of the world have experience with switchbacks? <\/p>\n\n

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Driving along the Amalfi Coast: Is it difficult?<\/h2>\n\n

I haven\u2019t owned a car for at least ten years\u2014you don\u2019t really need one in Berlin anyway. I\u2019ve never been an enthusiastic driver either. Still, I do drive from time to time, and I have no trouble quickly getting the hang of rental cars or other people\u2019s cars. I\u2019m not afraid of driving either, but I still felt a little queasy before the road trip along the Amalfi Coast. All those curves, the steep cliffs dropping into the sea, the chaotic Italian traffic<\/strong> \u2014would it all go well? <\/p>\n\n

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Spectacular views time and time again: I wonder how you get to this unusual beach?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

It went okay. It took a little while to get used to it. Because, unexpectedly, I felt pretty sick after the first day and all those curves\u2014even though I was the one driving! That said, the driving itself wasn\u2019t nearly as bad as I\u2019d expected, and I\u2019ve picked up a few tips that will help you if you\u2019re planning a trip to the Amalfi Coast by car or rental car. <\/p>\n\n

Tips for a Road Trip Along the Amalfi Coast (in Your Own Car or a Rental Car)<\/h2>\n\n