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
$554
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$554
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. 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 9h 30m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, 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. 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 9h 30m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,569 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 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 $337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $685 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 $57 to $1,282 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 11% 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

Grand Hotel Tritone
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1178 reviews)
$767+
Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 630 reviews)
$506+
Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1508 reviews)
$333+
Hotel Montemare
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 696 reviews)
$476+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 679 reviews)
$188+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 571 reviews)
$561+

Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 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, 12% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $9.08 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 $109.02 and $145.36.

Renting a car in Positano costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 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, 12% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $9.08 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 $109.02 and $145.36.