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 January
Estimated hotel price
£170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in January
Estimated hotel price
£170
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 20 miles from Positano. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Positano from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about £15 for a 7h 45m trip.

Car

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 Rent Smart 24 and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Sorrento, the bus ride to Positano takes 95 miles and will cost you around £15. From Rome, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Positano from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 00m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about £15 for a 7h 45m trip.

Car

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 Rent Smart 24 and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Sorrento, the bus ride to Positano takes 95 miles and will cost you around £15. From Rome, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,136 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 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 La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £431 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from £45 to £762 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Grand Hotel Tritone
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£420+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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Hotel Onda Verde
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£292+
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Buca Di Bacco
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£335+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£386+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£295+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.42 and £23.23. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.42 and £23.23. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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