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

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in December
Estimated hotel price
£107
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. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, easyJet, 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £25 for a 5h 19m 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 Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 772 km.

Plane

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 Ryanair, easyJet, 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £25 for a 5h 19m 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 Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 772 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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 £246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £437 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Rosa Dei venti and Villa Palumbo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from £49 to £3,049 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 20% 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)
£669+
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Hotel Mediterraneo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£277+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£396+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. 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 £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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