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
$531
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$531
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. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 22m 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 Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $8. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 455 km.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 22m 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 Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $8. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 455 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (935 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 $359 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $638 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 $4,147 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 25% 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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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1603 reviews)
$185+
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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 832 reviews)
$615+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 653 reviews)
$422+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 555 reviews)
$381+
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Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 884 reviews)
$402+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1522 reviews)
$517+
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Renting a car in Positano

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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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