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 March
Estimated hotel price
$550
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$550
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 Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 58m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $29 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 Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bari, the ticket costs about $21 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 58m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $29 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 Galdierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $15. From Bari, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,499 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 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 $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $530 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 $4,047 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 19% 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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Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, 300 reviews)
$675+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 363 reviews)
$851+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1557 reviews)
$174+
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Villa Rosa
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 890 reviews)
$232+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1518 reviews)
$202+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1238 reviews)
$348+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $15 per day, on average, or $46 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 130% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $15 per day, on average, or $46 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 130% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. 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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