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 November
Estimated hotel price
$536
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$536
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 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Bari takes 4h 27m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $23 for a 7h 23m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 190 miles.

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 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Bari takes 4h 27m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $23 for a 7h 23m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Bari, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (913 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,092 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 $348 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $590 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 $4,083 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 20% 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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Casa Angelina
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, 294 reviews)
$864+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 364 reviews)
$896+
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Alcione Residence
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1748 reviews)
$333+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 554 reviews)
$371+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1592 reviews)
$166+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 653 reviews)
$512+
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Renting a car in Positano

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. 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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