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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$551
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$551
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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $42 for a 7h 39m 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 Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bari, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 185 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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $42 for a 7h 39m 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 Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bari, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,027 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (877 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 $321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $563 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 $4,115 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 26% 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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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 361 reviews)
$920+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1556 reviews)
$181+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1517 reviews)
$278+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 545 reviews)
$523+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1237 reviews)
$372+
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Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2063 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Positano

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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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