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
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$264
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 British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 9h 35m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Rental Plus, among others, in Rome.

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 British Airways, Iberia, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 9h 35m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Rental Plus, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,362 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 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 $311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $602 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pensione Maria Luisa and Casa Guadagno. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Positano, with prices from $53 to $958 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 10% 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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Punta Regina
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 337 reviews)
$404+
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Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1081 reviews)
$275+
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Villa Rosa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 878 reviews)
$223+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 509 reviews)
$400+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1504 reviews)
$357+
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Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1220 reviews)
$407+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09.

Renting a car in Positano costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09.

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