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. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 20 miles from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 41h 10m.
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 $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 06m trip.
Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 136 miles from Positano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, 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 150 miles and will cost you around $11. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 170 miles.
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 $454 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $887 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 $3.13 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 $37.47 and $49.96. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.