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 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

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 Boston and takes around 10h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,026 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,440 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,548 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,817 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 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 $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $603 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 $54 to $971 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Positano by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

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Punta Regina
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 335 reviews)
$396+
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Villa Rosa
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 885 reviews)
$198+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1641 reviews)
$190+
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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 352 reviews)
$674+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1503 reviews)
$360+
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Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1219 reviews)
$284+
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Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88.

Renting a car in Positano costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88.

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