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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$470
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$470
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 Air France, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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 Galierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $16. From Florence, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 385 miles.

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 Air France, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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 Galierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $16. From Florence, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 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 $498 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,039 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 $4,253 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 13% 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 (9.6, 352 reviews)
$1,819+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 648 reviews)
$893+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1524 reviews)
$448+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1472 reviews)
$314+
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Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 626 reviews)
$319+
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Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1991 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Full-size (Alfa Romeo Tonale or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Positano costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Full-size (Alfa Romeo Tonale or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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