Car hire Sorrento

The Italian seaside resort of Sorrento is on cliffs on the south side of the Bay of Naples. It is on the Sorrentine Peninsula of Italy's west coast. Most parts of Sorrento provide wonderful views of Mount Vesuvius and the bay. Naples is 50kms from Sorrento and on a good day Naples can be seen clearly. Cheap car hire in Sorrento is the most comfortable means of exploring the region's attractions.

Sorrento features a wealth of accommodation, fine dining and exciting night life. Beaches around Sorrento include Marina Grande and Marina Puolo. Sorrento's beaches are safe for swimming. Windsurfing and pedal-boating are available at some beaches. The Isle of Capri is a 20 minute ferry journey from Sorrento Harbour.

Budget car rental in Sorrento is provided by both local and international suppliers. The Internet often has good cheap car hire in Sorrento choices. The renowned archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum are close to Sorrento. A car rental drive along the Amalfi Drive leads to the charming coastal town of Amalfi.

Another scenic coastal town near Sorrento is Positano. In Sorrento the charming cliff top Villa Communale Gardens feature a 14th century cloister. The elegant Piazza Tasso, Sorrento's main square, has palm trees, statues, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants. Nearby is the Piazza Antonino containing the 11th century Basilica Antonino.

Accommodation in Sorrento ranges from camp sites to luxury hotels. The principal entry point for Sorrento and the Bay of Naples is Naples Capodichino Airport. The magical narrow gauge Circumvesuviana Railway provides another means of travelling between Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento.