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
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. The shortest flight to Positano from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 20m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around C$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 3h 17m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Modugno, the ticket costs about C$ 15 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 La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 499 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,137 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 C$ 23 per day, on average, or C$ 69 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 202% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.
Expect to pay C$ 2.80 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.58 and C$ 44.77. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.