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 July
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sorrento in July
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 Budget, 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 $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $270 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 Budget, 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 $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $270 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Sorrento

Airlines serving Sorrento

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sorrento

Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 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, 487 reviews)
$122+
Big4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 396 reviews)
$73+
Oceanic Sorrento
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 653 reviews)
$140+
Hotel Sorrento
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 168 reviews)
$207+
Sorrento Beach Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1040 reviews)
$111+
Portsea Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 756 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Sorrento

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.