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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Positano has to offer.

When to visit Positano

Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
£121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
£121
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £14 for a 4h 10m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 233 km and will cost you around £10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £7 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about £14 for a 4h 10m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 233 km and will cost you around £10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 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 £311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £664 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£257+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£649+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£242+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£155+
Sopramare Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£820+

Hiring a car in Positano

Hiring a car in Positano costs £18 per day, on average, or £53 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.31 and £25.74. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Positano costs £18 per day, on average, or £53 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.31 and £25.74. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.