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
$384
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$384
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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,287 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,476 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,876 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,396 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 $283 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $630 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pensione Maria Luisa and Casa Guadagno. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Positano, with prices from $53 to $2,412 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 23% 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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Villa Rosa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 877 reviews)
$202+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 608 reviews)
$291+
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Capo La Gala Hotel & Wellness
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 461 reviews)
$260+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1636 reviews)
$173+
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Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 827 reviews)
$274+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 350 reviews)
$651+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.44 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 $101.30 and $135.06.

Renting a car in Positano costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.44 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 $101.30 and $135.06.

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