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
$1177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$1177
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 33h.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $45 for a 4h 22m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 283 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 33h.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $45 for a 4h 22m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 283 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,705 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,035 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,146 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,639 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,112 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (938 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 $606 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,091 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 $115 to $7,231 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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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$785+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$736+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$699+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$603+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,090+
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La Maliosa D' Arienzo
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.44 and $55.25. 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 $3.46 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 $41.44 and $55.25. 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.