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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Serra (Via Marconi n.127) and Remmese (Via G. Marconi) are great picks.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.
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 £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £16 for a 4h 06m trip.
Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 150 miles and will cost you around £6. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 170 miles.
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 £240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £464 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Hiring a car in Positano costs £52 per day, on average, or £157 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Naples.
Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Standard (Audi A3 Sportback or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.