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.
When to visit Positano
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 Delta, KLM, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Positano from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around $10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 170 miles.
Airports near Positano
Airlines serving Positano
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 $449 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $871 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
Renting a car in Positano
Renting a car in Positano costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Naples.
Expect to pay $7.68 per gallon in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.21 and $122.95. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.