Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$897
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$897
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 32h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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 Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $27. From Florence, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 620 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 32h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno.

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 Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $27. From Florence, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 620 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,818 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,327 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 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 $505 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $977 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Nettuno and Villa Palumbo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from $99 to $1,645 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$757+
Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$417+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$588+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,096+
Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$280+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.42 and $57.89.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.42 and $57.89.