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
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sorrento in August
Estimated hotel price
$267
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 hire 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 $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $409 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 hire 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 $246. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $409 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Sorrento

Airlines serving Sorrento

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,515 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sorrento

Average rates range from around $295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$112+
Vue Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$214+
Circa 1902 Queenscliff
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$142+

Hiring a car in Sorrento

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67.