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
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 14h 45m.
Train
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 S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about S$ 18 for a 1h 12m 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 Europcar and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Bus
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 S$ 11. From Salerno, the ticket costs about S$ 8 for a journey of 129 km.
Airports near Positano
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 S$ 581 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 1,134 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
Hiring a car in Positano
Expect to pay S$ 2.77 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$ 33.24 and S$ 44.32. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Positano, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.