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 4 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. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Positano from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.
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 Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.
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$ 441 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 865 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Nettuno and Pensione Maria Luisa. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Positano, with prices from C$ 76 to C$ 1,342 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Positano
Most booked hotels in Positano
Renting a car in Positano
Expect to pay C$ 3.41 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$ 40.88 and C$ 54.50. 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 Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 7% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.