Positano, colourful houses, exotic view, one of the most Instagrammable spots in the world. Have you been dreaming about this little town on Amalfi coast like me?
Positano has always been my dream destination, but I kept putting it off since I was worried about the cost. However, this year I decided to finally visit this beautiful town because let’s be honest, life is short, and you just can’t wait around for the perfect moment 🙂
As a budget traveller, I will share all the tips and tricks that I used to visit Positano without breaking the bank.
- Accommodation – Don’t stay in Positano.
Yes, you read it right. Accommodations in Positano is very expensive, at the minimum of 150-200 euros up to 700+ euros per night. But don’t worry about it. You can stay in other places in Amalfi coast and this way you can save more than half, and even more, if you negotiate. I called one of each accommodation that I could find online and tried to negotiate. And it actually worked, and I got to stay in Amalfi with an incredibly discounted price.
Also, don’t really worry about where you are exactly as long as you are in Amalfi coast, because It’s so easy to get to Positano from anywhere in Amalfi coast. You can simply take a bus and in maximum of 1-2 hours depending on where you are, voila, you are there.
2. Transportation – Use public transportation
There’s a bus that goes along the coast from Salerno to Sorrento. It’s called SITA bus that cost from 2-2.60 euros depends on where you go for a trip or 10 euros for a daily unlimited ticket. (Just one tip, make sure to buy the ticket the day before if you are taking an early bus, as they don’t sell tickets on the bus, they only sell in a tabaco store, newspaper stands, and bars and cafes that won’t open till later). You can check the bus schedule in https://www.positano.com/en/bus-schedule?timetable_route=sorrento_positano_amalfi. Taxi here is incredibly expensive, from Amalfi central to Positano it costs 80 euros. Renting a scooter or car could be an option as well however not only they are not only highly priced than in any other places but also driving in Amalfi coast in extremely crazy due to the small curvy roads that barely fits 2 cars, and you cannot see if there’s a car coming around the corner. However, if you are skilled driver and you would like to try rentals anyway, make sure to book it in advance since it’s not possible to get them last minute.
3. Food and drinks – prepare your own food
As you could expect, food and drink are highly priced. Big bottle of water costs around 3 euros in a restaurant and one bottle of Redbull at a bakery is around 3.80 euros. So, go to supermarket, buy big bottle of water and you can prepare sandwiches or salads. Also, they have a fruits and vegetable stands in the street where they sell fresh items at reasonable price. And why not occasionally treat yourself in a fancy restaurant? they have so many good ones!
4. Beach chair? Skip it
Beach chairs in Positano costs 20-25 euros. However, there’s a small section where you can bring your own towel and lay. Just make sure to go early to get your place because it can get full quickly. If you really want to enjoy beach chairs, there’s cheaper areas in Amalfi coast, for example in Sorrento it’s more reasonably priced, at 5 euros.
5. Avoid high season – consider shoulder season
During July and August prices for accommodation goes up. Therefore, if you visit during shoulder season you can save lots of money and avoid big crowd.
If you are visiting Positano in anyway, you should be ready to spend decent amount of money. Be prepared to be shocked at their priced. However, with these tips, I managed to enjoy Positano without breaking a bank and I absolutely loved my experience.
I hope these tips are helpful for you and you could also visit this beautiful place. I truly think this is a place worth a visit and remember, whether luxury or budget, there’s a room for everybody!