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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Serra (Via Marconi n.127) and Remmese (Via G. Marconi) are great picks.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 45m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 12m trip.
Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 64 km and will cost you around $12. From Salerno, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 129 km.
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 $582 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,265 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Hiring a car in Positano costs $141 per day, on average, or $282 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Naples.
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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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.