Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$320
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$320
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. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $20 for a 7h 24m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 55 miles and will cost you around $13. From Rome, the ticket costs about $16 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. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $20 for a 7h 24m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 55 miles and will cost you around $13. From Rome, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 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 La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $582 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Positano, with prices from $56 to $1,000 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Positano by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Grand Hotel Tritone
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1242 reviews)
$558+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1612 reviews)
$283+
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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 832 reviews)
$455+
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Open Gate
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1461 reviews)
$233+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1522 reviews)
$388+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1241 reviews)
$526+
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Renting a car in Positano

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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