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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
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. The shortest flight to Positano from Canada departs from Ottawa and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km 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, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 64 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Salerno, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Canada departs from Ottawa and takes around 14h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Salerno takes 0h 39m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 219 km 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, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Salerno, the bus ride to Positano takes 64 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Salerno, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 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 C$ 505 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,151 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)
C$ 454+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,041+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 420+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 270+
Sopramare Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,434+

Renting a car in Positano

Renting a car in Positano costs C$ 22 per day, on average, or C$ 67 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$ 2.81 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$ 33.66 and C$ 44.88. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Positano costs C$ 22 per day, on average, or C$ 67 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$ 2.81 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$ 33.66 and C$ 44.88. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.