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
$263
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sorrento in August
Estimated hotel price
$263
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 25 miles from Sorrento.

Car

Another option to get to Sorrento is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 38 miles 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 Canberra, the bus ride to Sorrento takes 480 miles and will cost you around $235. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

Although Sorrento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 25 miles from Sorrento.

Car

Another option to get to Sorrento is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 38 miles 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 Canberra, the bus ride to Sorrento takes 480 miles and will cost you around $235. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $247 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Sorrento

Airlines serving Sorrento

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,982 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (530 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sorrento

Average rates range from around $351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sorrento

Most booked hotels in Sorrento

Big4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$112+
Vue Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$198+
Circa 1902 Queenscliff
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$143+

Hiring a car in Sorrento

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $21.00 and $28.00.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $21.00 and $28.00.