Positano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Positano

With a population of 2,334, Positano is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Positano has to offer.

Where to Eat in Positano

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Serra (Via Marconi n.127) and Remmese (Via G. Marconi) are great picks.

When to visit Positano

Positano in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Positano

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in Positano

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Sirenuse to great affordable options like the Hotel Pupetto, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $833 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 577 reviews)
$346+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 819 reviews)
$658+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 467 reviews)
$306+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1573 reviews)
$197+
Villa Le Zagare Relais & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 414 reviews)
$88+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 208 reviews)
$1,069+

Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Positano costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.