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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Serra (Via Marconi n.127) and Remmese (Via G. Marconi) are great picks.
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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 30m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $21 for a 4h 10m trip.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $10. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 274 km.
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 $358 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $667 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Renting a car in Positano costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 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, 21% more expensive than at Naples.
Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.