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 November
Estimated hotel price
$904
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$904
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 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $50 for a 7h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Bari, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about $50 for a 7h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Bari, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 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 $575 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,014 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 $110 to $7,218 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 22% 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)
$1,314+
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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$756+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$737+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$646+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$887+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$213+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.07 and $50.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.07 and $50.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.