Sorrento travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sorrento

With a population of 1,522, Sorrento is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sorrento to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sorrento

If you’re looking for affordable options, BackBeach Pizza (182 Ocean Beach Rd) and Bistro Elba (100 - 102 Ocean Beach road) are great picks.

When to visit Sorrento

Sorrento in August
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sorrento in August
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sorrento

Plane

Although Sorrento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 41 km from Sorrento.

Car

Another option to get to Sorrento is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 62 km from Sorrento. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Sorrento. From Sydney, the bus ride to Sorrento takes 1159 km and will cost you around $163. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $315 for a journey of 3814 km.

Plane

Although Sorrento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 41 km from Sorrento.

Car

Another option to get to Sorrento is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 62 km from Sorrento. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Sorrento. From Sydney, the bus ride to Sorrento takes 1159 km and will cost you around $163. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $315 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Sorrento

Airlines serving Sorrento

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (533 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sorrento

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sorrento

Most booked hotels in Sorrento

Athelstane House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 492 reviews)
$125+
Big4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 416 reviews)
$74+
Oceanic Apartments Sorrento
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 646 reviews)
$125+
Hotel Sorrento
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 192 reviews)
$211+
Sorrento Beach Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1039 reviews)
$95+
Portsea Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 763 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Sorrento

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Sorrento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Sorrento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26.