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
$877
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$877
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 34h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $33 for a 7h 45m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Sorrento, the bus ride to Positano takes 153 km and will cost you around $35. From Rome, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 225 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 34h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $33 for a 7h 45m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Sorrento, the bus ride to Positano takes 153 km and will cost you around $35. From Rome, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 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 $581 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $993 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 $103 to $1,758 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$761+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$874+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$670+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$897+
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Hotel Posa Posa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$349+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$216+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.48 and $52.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.48 and $52.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.