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. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
RM 1075
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 1075
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Genoa takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 67 for a 1h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 241 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Modugno, the ticket costs about RM 53 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Genoa takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 67 for a 1h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 241 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Modugno, the ticket costs about RM 53 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 La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 1,518 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,774 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)
RM 1,269+
Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,132+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 3,401+
Conca D'oro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,506+
Hotel Posa Posa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,083+
Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
RM 1,171+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay RM 9.75 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 RM 116.89 and RM 155.86.

Expect to pay RM 9.75 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 RM 116.89 and RM 155.86.