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
$1292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in March
Estimated hotel price
$1292
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 36h 40m.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 22m 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 $26. From Parma, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 781 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 36h 40m.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 22m 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 $26. From Parma, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 781 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,785 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,016 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,411 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,453 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,300 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,061 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 $590 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,029 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 $116 to $7,125 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 26% 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)
$1,578+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$382+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$609+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$923+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$320+
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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 $41.42 and $55.22. 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 $3.46 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 $41.42 and $55.22. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.