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.

Most popular restaurants in Positano

Italian
Wonderful (202 reviews)
Mediterranean
Very good (68 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (202 reviews)
Mediterranean
Very good (68 reviews)

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 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 241 km and will cost you around $7. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 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 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 241 km and will cost you around $7. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,924 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 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 $319 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $571 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, 568 reviews)
$266+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 445 reviews)
$198+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1514 reviews)
$151+
Villa Le Zagare Relais & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 406 reviews)
$87+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 308 reviews)
$446+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 204 reviews)
$710+

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, 8% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 93% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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, 8% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 93% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.