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.

When to visit Positano

Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$375
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 36h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Storta, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 47m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, 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 $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $38 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 36h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Storta, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 47m 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 Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, 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 $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,913 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 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 $528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $847 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

Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$1,455+
Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$306+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$813+
Hotel Conca d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$450+
Hotel Posa Posa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$332+
Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$242+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.