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 March
Estimated hotel price
$550
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$550
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 9h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 43m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 56m 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 Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus.

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 9h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 43m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 56m 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 Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,491 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,062 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 $342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $585 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 $66 to $4,051 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 16% cheaper 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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Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, 300 reviews)
$710+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 364 reviews)
$896+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1571 reviews)
$198+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1520 reviews)
$217+
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Villa Rosa
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 892 reviews)
$280+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1241 reviews)
$346+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $15 per day, on average, or $46 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 130% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $15 per day, on average, or $46 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 130% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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