The average price of a 7-day trip to Positano is $1,967 for a solo traveler, $3,533 for a couple, and $6,623 for a family of 4. Positano hotels range from $49 to $606 per night with an average of $140, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $1300 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Capodichino Airport (NAP) are between $684 and $1,134 per person for economy flights and $2,146 to $3,558 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $53 to $142 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Positano, IT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NAP and stay in a Positano hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 17th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Positano is usually early February.
Average Positano Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Positano for a week is $1,234-$3,177($176-$454 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $53 to $142 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $941 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Positano for a week is $2,590-$5,498($370-$785 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $284 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,882 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $133 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $169 to $207 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Positano for a week is $3,976-$9,606($568-$1,372 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $568 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,764 for economy
Lodging: $160 to $266 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $270 to $311 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Positano
How cheap can you make a vacation to Positano? The cheapest trip to Positano is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $26 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $39.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Positano for a week is $756-$1,711($108-$244 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $62 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $383 to $941 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Positano for a week is $1,356-$3,086($194-$441 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $124 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $766 to $1,882 for economy
Lodging: $39 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $56 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Positano for a week is $2,652-$6,088($379-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,532 to $3,764 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $42 to $78 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Positano cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Positano Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Positano.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Positano for a week is $2,843-$18,210($406-$2,601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $312 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,111 to $1,986 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $606 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Positano for a week is $4,696-$22,380($671-$3,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $624 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,222 to $3,972 for first class
Lodging: $165 to $606 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,300 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Positano for a week is $9,392-$37,740($1,342-$5,391 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $1,248 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,444 to $7,944 for first class
Lodging: $330 to $1,212 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,950 to $3,510 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Positano Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Positano is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Positano due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Positano Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Positano hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Positano.
Flight Costs to Positano
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,134 average in mid December to a low of $684 in early February. Median flight price is $839. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Positano our data includes 271 originating airports, and 125 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Positano from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $17,417 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Malpensa (MXP) in Milan (Italy) at an average of just $81.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Positano, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 66% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Positano can easily cost $460 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $31 per person. Private tours can cost $930 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.