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 33 km from Positano. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 Train.
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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 241 km and will cost you around £6. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 274 km.
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 £232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £465 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.