Where to Park in Positano: Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy the Amalfi Coast with Less Stress

Positano is built vertically, with winding roads, steep stairways, narrow streets and a pedestrian center that leads down toward the sea. This means that you cannot drive everywhere, and even after parking your vehicle, you will probably need to continue on foot. The most convenient areas for parking close to the center are Viale Pasitea and Piazza dei Mulini. From here, you can easily walk to the main boutiques, restaurants, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Spiaggia Grande.

These areas are also the most requested, so parking spaces fill up quickly, especially from late spring to early autumn. Another option is the Fornillo area, which is slightly farther from the main center but can be practical if you want to reach Fornillo Beach or avoid the busiest part of town.

Some of the most popular parking options in Positano are:

• Parking Mandara, located on Viale Pasitea 82, one of the largest and most central parking garages in town. It is open 24 hours and accepts cars, motorbikes, minivans, buses and minibuses.
• Parcheggio Di Gennaro, located on Viale Pasitea 1, in a very central position, convenient if you want to reach the heart of Positano quickly.
• Parcheggio Migliaccio, in Piazza dei Mulini, one of the closest options to the pedestrian area and the main streets of Positano.
• Parcheggio Anna, Ma.Cri and Carpineto, located around the Fornillo and Viale Pasitea area. These can be useful if you prefer to park slightly outside the busiest central zone.

During high season, the best advice is simple: if you are arriving by car, book your parking in advance whenever possible. Driving into Positano without a plan, especially between June and September, can mean spending too much time in traffic, one-way roads and full garages.

Parking prices in Positano vary depending on the season, the location, the type of vehicle and the length of your stay. For this reason, it is always better to check the current rate directly with the parking garage before arriving.
As a general indication, you can expect:

• Private garages usually cost €8-10 per hour, with daily rates around €40-60.
• Blue-line parking spaces cost around €3 per hour, but they are very difficult to find.
• For scooters and motorbikes, parking rates are often cheaper than for cars.

Blue-line parking is usually the cheapest option, but it is not always realistic. Spaces are limited and, in summer, finding one available can be very difficult, especially in the middle of the day.
For this reason, if you travel by car, a private garage is often the safest option, even if it is more expensive.

In the center of Positano, free parking is basically not an option. Some free parking areas may be found farther away, especially toward Montepertuso and Nocelle, in the upper part of the area. From there, however, you will need to reach Positano by local bus or walk a longer distance.

This can work if you have time, no heavy luggage and a flexible schedule. But if you want to enjoy Positano without dealing with extra transfers, steep walks and waiting times, choosing a more practical way to move around can make your day much easier.

A car may seem like the most comfortable choice, but on the Amalfi Coast it can quickly become a source of stress. You need to consider traffic on the SS163 coastal road, narrow curves, one-way streets, full parking garages and high parking prices.

A scooter gives you much more flexibility. It is easier to park, takes up less space, uses less fuel and lets you experience the panoramic road in a completely different way. You can stop more easily at viewpoints, move between Positano, Praiano, Amalfi and the other towns of the Coast with more freedom, and spend less time worrying about where to leave your vehicle. Of course, a scooter is not the right choice for everyone. The Amalfi Coast roads are narrow, full of curves and busy in high season. You should feel confident riding on two wheels and always drive carefully. But if you are used to riding a scooter, Positano and the Amalfi Coast become much easier to explore.

If you want to visit Positano and the Amalfi Coast without spending too much time thinking about parking, a scooter is one of the most practical choices.
With Positano Scooter, you can rent scooters and Vespas directly in Positano, with insurance, helmets included, unlimited mileage and 24/7 assistance.
It is an ideal solution if you want to move between the center, the beaches and the nearby towns with more freedom, avoiding many of the difficulties that come with driving a car on the Amalfi Coast.
And if you do not have experience riding a scooter, you can choose a Vespa Tour with a local driver. You travel as a passenger, enjoy the views and let someone who knows every curve of the Coast take care of the road.