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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Positano travel guide

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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.

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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$ 294
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 294
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 Toronto and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about C$ 46 for a 5h 44m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Bari, the ticket costs about C$ 13 for a journey of 298 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 Toronto and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about C$ 46 for a 5h 44m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Bari, the ticket costs about C$ 13 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,457 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,396 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,759 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,993 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,957 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,365 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (852 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,125 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (364 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,002 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (869 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$ 468 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 810 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Nettuno and Villa Palumbo. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Positano, with prices from C$ 92 to C$ 5,760 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Positano are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Positano

Most booked hotels in Positano

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Le Sirenuse
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,424+
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Hotel Margherita
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 261+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 538+
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Covo Dei Saraceni
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 783+
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Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 598+
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Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 395+
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Renting a car in Positano

Expect to pay C$ 2.82 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$ 33.82 and C$ 45.09. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.82 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$ 33.82 and C$ 45.09. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Positano, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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