Introduction
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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When to visit Positano

Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$917
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
$917
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 25m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $37 for a 6h 01m 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, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $17 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 35h 05m.

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 $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $37 for a 6h 01m 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, Bus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,980 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,016 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (875 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 $563 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,009 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 $7,210 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 25% 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)
$1,638+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$514+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$925+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$692+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$228+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.52. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.52. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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