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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.
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 £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 12m trip.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
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 £6. From Salerno, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 129 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 £310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £659 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Hiring a car in Positano costs £18 per day, on average, or £53 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Positano.
Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.32 and £25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.