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 March
Estimated hotel price
$1299
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$1299
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 41h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brindisi, expect to pay about $58 for a 5h 33m 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 NOLEGGIARE and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $27. From Bari, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 298 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 41h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 25m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brindisi, expect to pay about $58 for a 5h 33m 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 NOLEGGIARE and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $27. From Bari, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,499 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 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 $579 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $943 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 $117 to $7,145 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 19% 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)
$1,461+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$357+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$616+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$917+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$246+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.49 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 $41.83 and $55.77. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.49 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 $41.83 and $55.77. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.