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 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 08m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km 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 Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 08m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km 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 Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $20. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 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 $438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $871 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, 580 reviews)
$324+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 812 reviews)
$830+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 470 reviews)
$309+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1583 reviews)
$197+
Villa Le Zagare Relais & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 414 reviews)
$89+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 205 reviews)
$1,045+

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, 20% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

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, 20% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.