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.

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
$368
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
$368
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. The shortest flight to Positano from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 41h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 10m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $34 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

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 NOLEGGIARE and Galierirent, 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 225 km and will cost you around $33. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 41h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 10m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about $34 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

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 NOLEGGIARE and Galierirent, 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 225 km and will cost you around $33. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,868 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (826 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (404 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (719 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 $634 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,252 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)
$588+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$870+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$1,535+
Hotel Conca d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$713+
Hotel Posa Posa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$551+
Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$453+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.19 and $53.59. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Alfa Romeo Giuletta or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.19 and $53.59. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Alfa Romeo Giuletta or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.