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 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 9h 30m.

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 Target Italy and Record go, 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 9h 30m.

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 Target Italy and Record go, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 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 $330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $667 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 $54 to $1,231 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 7% 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

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Grand Hotel Tritone
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1166 reviews)
$725+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 515 reviews)
$425+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1504 reviews)
$344+
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Buca di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 810 reviews)
$525+
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Hotel Montemare
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 690 reviews)
$443+
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Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 680 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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, 11% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $9.35 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 $112.20 and $149.60.

Renting a car in Positano costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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, 11% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $9.35 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 $112.20 and $149.60.

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