If you are planning a quick stay of one or two nights on Capri, you may be wondering how much you should budget for meals, accommodations, and sightseeing.

To be honest, not even I was sure how much to budget for a short break on Capri, though I was born and still live in Sorrento, just 20 minutes away by ferry. Though I can virtually see the island from my house, I had never stayed overnight there because, let's be honest, Capri is not a particularly budget-friendly destination.

That said, you also don't need to be a Hollywood star or tech billionaire to visit the island, if you know how to budget your travel money well. Here's what I came up with for total costs:

Budget for a Short Trip to Capri for Two

Let's say that you are a couple travelling, and you want to take a day or two out from a summer trip to southern Italy to relax at the seaside and visit some of the sights on the island of Capri.

Here's a quick guide to how much you can expect to spend, both for those on a very tight budget and those who can splurge a bit.

In both cases, we've budgeted for a simple B&B in Anacapri. If you visit in the off-season (before or after July and August), you'll find lower hotel costs (you can even find rooms for EUR 60 a night), or if you want to splurge, you can choose a luxury hotel in the center of Capri town.

(Please note: these prices (aside from transport prices, which are fixed) are meant as merely a guideline to give you an idea of how much to budget!)

A Budget Stay on Capri - 1 Night

• Two round trip ferry tickets from Naples: EUR 56
• One night in a B&B in Anacapri : EUR 120
• Two round trip funicular tickets: EUR 8
• Two round trip bus tickets Capri - Anacapri: EUR 8
• Public beach (Marina Grande, Marina Piccola, or the lighthouse): free
• Lunch for two at a beach snack bar with sandwiches and drinks: EUR 30
• Dinner for two in a pizzeria with pizzas and beers: EUR 40
• Two round trip bus tickets Anacapri - Blue Grotto: EUR 8
• Two tickets to the Blue Grotto: EUR 28
• Two chairlift tickets to the top of Mount Solaro: EUR 22
• Lunch for two at an inexpensive restaurant: EUR 100
• Two espressos at a café in the Piazzetta: EUR 10
• Two tickets to the Gardens of Augustus: EUR 2

Total around EUR 424

A Two Night Stay on Capri

• Two round trip high speed ferry tickets from Naples: EUR 85
• Two nights in a B&B in Anacapri : EUR 240
• Two round trip funicular tickets: EUR 8
• Two round trip bus tickets Capri - Anacapri: EUR 8
• Dinner for two in a restaurant: EUR 120
• A day at a beach club with sun loungers and beach umbrella: EUR 50
• Lunch for two at the waterfront restaurant: EUR 120
• Cocktails in the Piazzetta with two "Spritz": EUR 20
• Dinner for two in a pizzeria with pizzas and beers: EUR 40
• Cover charge and drinks for two at a night club: EUR 80
• Two round trip bus tickets Anacapri - Marina Grande: EUR 8
• Two boat tour tickets: EUR 36
• Two tickets to the Blue Grotto: EUR 28
• Two chairlift tickets to the top of Mount Solaro: EUR 22
• Lunch for two at an inexpensive restaurant: EUR 80
• Two espressos at a café in the Piazzetta: EUR 10
• Two tickets to the Gardens of Augustus: EUR 2

Total = around EUR 949