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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$476
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$476
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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 43m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $15. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 170 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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 43m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, 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 140 miles and will cost you around $15. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 $392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $699 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 $4,253 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 9% 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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Villa Yiara
1 star
Excellent (9.7, 1642 reviews)
$308+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 346 reviews)
$1,221+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1496 reviews)
$250+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1455 reviews)
$567+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 638 reviews)
$691+
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Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 621 reviews)
$277+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $29 per day, on average, or $88 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs $29 per day, on average, or $88 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

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