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 Boston and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Salerno takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 02m 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 50 miles and will cost you around $7. From Rome, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 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 Boston and takes around 11h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Salerno takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 02m 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 50 miles and will cost you around $7. From Rome, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,537 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 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 $394 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $778 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, 573 reviews)
$361+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 814 reviews)
$612+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 458 reviews)
$282+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1558 reviews)
$193+
Villa Le Zagare Relais & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 411 reviews)
$88+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 206 reviews)
$981+

Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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, 11% 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. Mini (Peugeot 107 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 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, 11% 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. Mini (Peugeot 107 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.