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
$1087
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
$1087
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 35h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $23 for a 4h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 499 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 35h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $23 for a 4h 10m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Brindisi, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 499 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 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 Hotel Pupetto, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $608 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,044 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Rosa Dei venti and Villa Nettuno. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from $115 to $7,538 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 23% 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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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$768+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$716+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$679+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,107+
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La Maliosa D' Arienzo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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La Caravella Positano Beach, Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$487+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.34 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 $40.04 and $53.38. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.34 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 $40.04 and $53.38. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.