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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
£124
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 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Train.

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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

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.

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 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Train.

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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

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.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,702 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 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 £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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£213+
Hotel Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£205+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£357+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£570+

Hiring a car in Positano

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.

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.