With a population of 14,724, Sorrento 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 Sorrento has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terrazza Bosquet (Piazza Torquato Tasso, 34) and L'Orangerie Poolside Bar & Restaurant (Via Correale, 8) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sorrento in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Sorrento, with an average rainfall of 15 mm.
Although Sorrento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 18 miles from Sorrento. The shortest flight to Sorrento from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 10m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Sorrento, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Sorrento to Rome takes 1h 13m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 34m trip. The train station in Sorrento is called Sorrento Mare, and is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Sorrento is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 132 miles from Sorrento. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sorrento, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Sorrento takes 150 miles and will cost you around $15. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 170 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel La Favorita to great affordable options like the Tasso Suites, Sorrento offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $687 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Casa Astarita and Bougainvillea Relais.
Expect to pay $3.43 per litre in Sorrento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.13 and $54.84. The most frequently booked car type in Sorrento is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.