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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Positano travel guide

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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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When to visit Positano

Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$764
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$764
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.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 80 km and will cost you around $25. From Rome, the ticket costs about $14 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.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 80 km and will cost you around $25. From Rome, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,740 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,922 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 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 $822 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,625 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 $111 to $7,685 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$3,359+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$1,474+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$550+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$1,322+
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Hotel Conca d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$906+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$358+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.11 and $54.82. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.11 and $54.82. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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