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.
Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Positano from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 25m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 1h 12m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Settebagni, expect to pay about €11 for a 3h 04m 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 Galierirent and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 241 km and will cost you around €7. From Modugno, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 274 km.
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 €291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €578 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Expect to pay €1.93 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 €23.08 and €30.77. 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 car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.