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
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$269
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 British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

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 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 20 miles from Positano. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

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

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (8,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,063 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,029 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 $387 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $793 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 $76 to $1,894 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 1% 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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Grand Hotel Tritone
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1221 reviews)
$959+
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Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 1108 reviews)
$325+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1629 reviews)
$286+
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Hotel Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 819 reviews)
$497+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1525 reviews)
$373+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 559 reviews)
$686+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46. 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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