Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Positano travel guide

Positano Tourism | Positano Guide

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.

Article

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
$320
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$320
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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

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

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 Target Italy, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 490 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 New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

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

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 Target Italy, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 490 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,864 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,925 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Positano

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 $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $568 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 $58 to $951 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 24% 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

See all
Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1623 reviews)
$321+
View
Hotel Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 837 reviews)
$484+
View
Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 544 reviews)
$375+
View
Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1521 reviews)
$343+
View
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1240 reviews)
$353+
View
Villa Santa Chiara Positano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 69 reviews)
$265+
View

Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car rentals in Positano