Should you visit Positano or Pisa?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Positano and Pisa. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
Pisa
Located in Tuscany, Pisa is most famous for its Leaning Tower. The city has a population of about 100,000 people and there are a surprising number of impressive sights that you might miss if you simply pass through to see the tower. There are many architectural and artistic sights that make the city noteworthy as well. The atmosphere of Pisa is also influenced by its university. Of the 100,000 person population, about 60,000 are students. The students bring the city to life with many parties, shows, and interesting cultural events. They stay active into the night and entertainment options are not limited. The student presence is most obvious once you're outside of the touristy Campo dei Miracoli.
Which city is cheaper, Pisa or Positano?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Positano is €180, while the average daily cost in Pisa is €96. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Positano and Pisa in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Positano, €240 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Positano, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €120, such as in a hostel.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €96 in Pisa For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Local Transportation
Positano's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €6.19 per person, per day on transportation in Positano.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Pisa than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €8.77 on transportation in Pisa on average per day.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Direct Transfer from Hotel in POSITANO (AMALFI COAST) to Hotel in ROME:
$921
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Transfer From to Amalfi and Rome:
$757
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Rome to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Fiumicino FCO Airport to Positano or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Positano to Rome or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Rome to Positano or viceversa:
$610
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pisa
Also for Pisa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Pisa to Rimini (RMI) Airport:
$1,291
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Roma:
$1,043
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Private Transfer from Pisa to Bologna (BLQ) Airport:
$707
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Porrona:
$688
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Porto Santo Stefano:
$678
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Pienza:
$678
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Bologna:
$626
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Private Transfer: Pisa to Pisa International Airport (PSA):
$622
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Private Transfer: Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Pisa:
$622
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Lucignano:
$600
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Grosseto:
$560
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Private Transfer from Pisa (PSA) Airport to Arezzo:
$560
Is it cheaper to fly into Positano or Pisa?
Prices for flights to both Pisa and Positano change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
Positano food costs typically run travelers around €42 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Food in Pisa costs travelers about €40 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Positano €42
Pisa €40
Typical Food prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant
€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant
€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Positano for Foodies- The authentic food tour in Town:
$106
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Dining experience at a local's home in Positano & cooking demo:
$106
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Dining experience at a local's home in Positano with show cooking:
$106
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Small-group Street food tour in Positano:
$111
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Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Positano:
$173
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a local's home with tasting in Positano:
$180
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Private cooking class at a local's home with tasting in Positano:
$180
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Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner:
$214
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Local market visit and private cooking class at a local's home in Positano:
$235
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Exclusive hands-on cooking class with a local in Positano:
$372
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Sorrento: Private Local Products and Food Tour:
$510
Typical Food prices in Pisa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Pisa:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pisa
For Pisa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Special colorful dinner in Pisa with a local:
$67
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Streetfood tour in Pisa:
$87
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Pisa Food Tour:
$93
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Pisa Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$101
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Dining experience at a local's home in Pisa with show cooking:
$106
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Small-group Street food tour in Pisa:
$111
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Traditional Home Hands on Cooking Class in Pisa:
$113
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Skip-the-Line Pisa Leaning Tower & Street Food Tour With Local Guide:
$128
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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Pisa:
$162
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Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Pisa:
$180
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Market tour and lunch or dinner at a local's home in Pisa:
$180
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Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Pisa:
$180
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Positano can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €48 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing expenses in Pisa, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €16 per day, per person.
Typical Entertainment prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
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AMALFI COAST EXPERIENCE Amalfi, Ravello, Sorrento - From Positano:
$302
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Amalfi & Ravello Tour from Positano:
$285
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Amalfi Coast COLLECTIVE boat tour:
$118
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Amalfi Coast Classical Tour:
$622
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Amalfi Coast Full–Day Private Free Time Tour:
$412
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Amalfi Coast Positano and Ravello Cruise Shore Excursion from Naples Port:
$218
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Amalfi Coast Private Chauffeur at your disposal for Business Shopping or Touring:
$375
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Amalfi Coast grottos speed tour:
$249
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Amalfi Coast half day tour:
$560
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Amalfi Coast private tour by traditional and elegant wooden boats:
$883
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Amalfi Coast tour from Positano with private English speaking driver:
$255
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Amalfi Coast with Positano and Ravello Shore Excursion from Naples Cruise Port:
$218
Tours and Activities in Pisa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pisa.
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2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour of Pisa Off The Beaten Path:
$27
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2.5-Hour Skip-the-Line Pisa and Leaning Tower Family Tour:
$239
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Adventure Park Il Pineto:
$25
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Best of Pisa Guided Tour with Optional Leaning Tower Ticket:
$36
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Best of Pisa Guided Walking Tour with Leaning Tower Entry Ticket:
$61
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Best of Pisa Private Walking Tour with local Food tasting AM or PM:
$139
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Best of Pisa guided tour with Leaning Tower tickets (option):
$41
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Chianti Lovers Tour- 2 Wineries and SuperTuscan Small Group from Pisa:
$160
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Cinque Terre tour in Small Group from Pisa:
$208
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From Florence: Pisa and Lucca Full-Day Private Tour:
$590
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From Florence: Private Day Tour to Pisa and Cinque Terre:
$987
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From Wineries Tour in the Tuscan Countryside:
$135
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Positano, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €12.
Typical Alcohol prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
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Pompeii & Vesuvius Wine Tour from Amalfi Coast - small group tour:
$162
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Pompeii,Vesuvius with Lunch & wine tasting from Positano all inclusive:
$260
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Positano, Amalfi or Ravello with Sommelier:
$301
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Pompeii-Vesuvius-Wine Tasting tour with licensed guide included:
$373
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Paestum Temples+Bufala Mozzarella Farm+Wine tasting in Cilento (from Positano):
$809
Sample the Local Flavors in Pisa
Also in Pisa, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Pisa Cathedral Guided Tour & Wine Tasting + Leaning Tower:
$44
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Pisa guided tour and Wine tasting with Leaning Tower ticket (option):
$49
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From Pisa or Lucca: Half-Day Tuscany Chianti Wine Tasting:
$95
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Half-day Wine Tour in the Tuscan's Hills from Pisa:
$107
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Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti (6 Hrs) + Lunch & Wine Tasting:
$174
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Small Group Pisa Day Trip to Siena and San Gimignano Including Wine Tasting:
$181
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Ramble Through The Rolling Hills Of Chianti + Lunch & 2 Wine Tasting:
$224
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EXCLUSIVE Wine Tour in Chianti and Siena with Lunch & Wine Tasting included:
$249
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Full-Day Volterra San Gimignano Private Tour with Wine Tasting:
$249
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Pisa, Lucca and Wine tour:
$260
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Positano and Pisa, we can see that Positano is more expensive. And not only is Pisa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pisa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pisa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano than you might in Pisa.
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