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. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$340
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
$340
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 18m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $33 for a 3h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 60 miles and will cost you around $17. From Rome, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 18m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $33 for a 3h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 60 miles and will cost you around $17. From Rome, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (946 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,290 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,182 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 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 $556 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,246 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$526+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$941+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$457+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$296+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$1,617+
Hotel Mega Mare
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$124+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.15 and $49.53. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.15 and $49.53. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.