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Find low car rental prices in Sorrento with Road Genius. Check live rates of SUVs, compact cars, minivans and reserve with no booking fees. Compare car rentals from Sorrento town, Naples Airport and Naples city, and choose a compact if you plan to drive the Amalfi Coast’s tight, winding roads. For peak summer, book early, especially if you need an automatic.
Sorrento has several car rental locations, each with its own advantages.
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International companies like Hertz, Avis and Europcar operate in Sorrento, sometimes through local partners. You can also find smaller agencies renting cars and scooters. Most offices are central and walkable.
On average, car rentals in Sorrento cost around €80 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from €50 per day.
Rent only for driving days: Sorrento is walkable and garages cost about €15-25 per day. Pick up the car only for trips like Pompeii or Amalfi, not your whole stay.
Compare pick-up spots: Check prices for Sorrento town, Naples city (no airport fees), and Naples Airport (largest fleet but airport surcharge). Also compare office hours in Sorrento, which can be limited.
Book to the season: For June–September and automatics, book 2-3 months ahead. In Apr–May or Oct, 3-4 weeks is usually fine. In Nov–Mar, you can often wait and compare closer to pickup.
Choose a small, manual car: Compacts are cheaper and fit Sorrento/Amalfi’s tight streets. Manuals are common and usually 20-30% cheaper than automatics.
Check the extras: Add-driver fees are often €5-10/day and young-driver surcharges apply. Weekly rates and unlimited mileage can beat day-by-day pricing.
Park once, move by ferry: When visiting Amalfi towns, leave the car in one place and use ferries between towns to avoid paying multiple parking fees. Check if your hotel in Sorrento offers parking.
Understanding Sorrento's parking and driving restrictions will help avoid complications.
Hotel Parking: Some hotels offer spaces (often for a fee)
Small ZTL in the historic core of Sorrento
Some parking garages can issue access permits for a small fee
Many narrow one-way streets in Sorrento center
Positano and Amalfi - SS163 coastal road
Pompeii - ruins
Mount Vesuvius - crater, parking areas
Massa Lubrense and Sant'Agata - viewpoints, beaches
Naples - museums, airport, train station
Paestum - temples, museum
How difficult is driving along the Amalfi Coast from Sorrento? Driving the Amalfi Coast road (SS163) is tricky because it’s narrow, has sharp turns and steep drops. You'll find the traffic gets very heavy in the summer months. If you’re not an experienced driver, you might find it stressful. For a more enjoyable drive, you could go very early in the morning or in the off-season.
Are there any driving restrictions on the Amalfi Coast? Yes. On busy days, the Province of Salerno uses a license plate system on the SS163 road between Positano and Vietri sul Mare. This usually happens on weekends and public holidays from April to October, daily in August and around Easter, from 10:00 to 18:00. On odd-numbered dates, only cars with license plates ending in an odd number can drive on the road, and the opposite applies on even-numbered dates. The rule doesn't apply to some vehicles, like residents' cars, taxis, motorcycles and buses. You should check the current restrictions before planning your trip.
Is it worth renting a car just to stay in Sorrento? If you're only staying in Sorrento, you probably don't need a car. It might even be a hassle because parking can be expensive. Garages often have daily charges. The town center is small enough to walk around and you can easily catch public transport to other popular spots. A car is more useful if you want to explore the wider area or travel to other regions.
Where can I park in Sorrento? You can find a few parking garages in Sorrento, like Central Parking on Via Correale, Terminal Parking near the train station and Ulisse Parking near Marina Grande. It's hard to find parking on the street, and it's often restricted. If you park in a garage, you'll usually pay by the hour or by the day.
What size vehicle is recommended for driving in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast? We strongly recommend you rent the smallest car you can. You'll find it much easier to drive a compact or economy car on the narrow streets and get into tight parking spots. Bigger cars, especially SUVs and vans, are very hard to maneuver on the coastal roads. You could easily damage them in tight spaces.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Sorrento? You need a valid driver's license, an international driving permit (for non-EU licenses), your passport and a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.
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