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Where to stay
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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.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 1770
1 night at 3-star hotel
Positano in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 1770
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around AED 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about AED 158 for a 3h 44m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Centauro, 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 97 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Rome, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 225 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around AED 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about AED 158 for a 3h 44m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Centauro, 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 97 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Rome, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Positano

QSRSalerno Costa d'Amalfi
NAPNaples
FOGFoggia Gino Lisa

Airlines serving Positano

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 AED 1,388 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 2,534 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 holiday rental options in Positano, with prices from AED 242 to AED 15,620 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Positano are about 11% 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 (9.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 4,649+
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Villa Yiara
1 star
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,174+
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Hotel Savoia
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,018+
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Hotel Poseidon
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,432+
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Hotel Conca d'Oro
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,733+
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Hotel Royal Positano
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 636+
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Hiring a car in Positano

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Positano is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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