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
$540
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$540
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 Boston and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 31m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $21 for a 5h 14m 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 Global Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 249 km and will cost you around $18. From Florence, the ticket costs about $16 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. 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 31m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $21 for a 5h 14m 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 Global Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 249 km and will cost you around $18. From Florence, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 620 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,610 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 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 $348 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $588 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 $4,079 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 26% 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 (9.7, 364 reviews)
$896+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 554 reviews)
$371+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1584 reviews)
$196+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1521 reviews)
$217+
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Villa Rosa
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 888 reviews)
$280+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1240 reviews)
$346+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $11 per day, on average, or $34 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 200% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. Mini (Class Mini Car 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 $11 per day, on average, or $34 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 200% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. Mini (Class Mini Car 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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