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
$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 33 km 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 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of Avis and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Florence, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 620 km.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km 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 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $13 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of Avis and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Florence, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 620 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,289 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,435 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 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 $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $553 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 $55 to $952 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 19% 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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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1612 reviews)
$278+
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Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 884 reviews)
$316+
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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 832 reviews)
$442+
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Open Gate
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1461 reviews)
$231+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1522 reviews)
$347+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1241 reviews)
$335+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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, 27% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. 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 $59 per day, on average, or $176 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, 27% more expensive than at Naples.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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