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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 304
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 28h 40m.

Train

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 S$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about S$ 24 for a 3h 34m trip.

Car

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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Modugno, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 274 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 28h 40m.

Train

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 S$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about S$ 24 for a 3h 34m trip.

Car

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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Modugno, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Positano

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 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 S$ 475 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 884 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)
S$ 362+
Tramonto d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 388+
Hotel Marincanto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 625+
Grand Hotel Angiolieri
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 310+
Hotel Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 243+
Hotel Villa Franca
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 1,038+

Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay S$ 2.78 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 S$ 33.36 and S$ 44.48. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.78 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 S$ 33.36 and S$ 44.48. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.