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 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 $264. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 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 $264. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $410 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Sorrento

Airlines serving Sorrento

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sorrento

Average rates range from around $327 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $365 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, Excellent reviews)
$188+
Big4 Ingenia Holidays Queenscliff Beacon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$113+
Vue Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$197+
Circa 1902 Queenscliff
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$143+

Hiring a car in Sorrento

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23.