Car hire Sorrento

The charming seaside town of Sorrento is on white cliffs on the Bay of Naples' south side. Sorrento, 50kms from Naples, is located on the Sorrentine Peninsula of the west coast of Italy. Most places in Sorrento provide stunning views of Naples and the Bay of Naples as well as Mount Vesuvius. Cheap car hire in Sorrento offers the most convenient means of seeing the region's attractions.

Sorrento itself only has two beaches, but a better choice, including Marina Puolo, is west of the town. All Sorrento beaches are safe for swimmers. Some of the beaches offer windsurfing and pedal-boats. Sorrento features a wealth of accommodation ranging from camp sites to luxury hotels.

Budget car rental in Sorrento is offered by local and international car rental firms. Internet comparison sites offer competitive rates for cheap car hire in Sorrento. The prominent archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and also Mount Vesuvius volcano, are close to Sorrento. The enchanting coastal towns of Amalfi and Positano are also within a 30km radius of Sorrento.

In Sorrento itself the serene cliff top Villa Communale Gardens contain a 14th century cloister and provide fantastic views. The Piazza Tasso, Sorrento's principal square, features palm trees, classical statues, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés. A short walk leads to the Piazza Antonino which contains the 11th century Basilica Antonino.

Ferries from Sorrento Harbour go to the Island of Capri, Iscia, Positano, Amalfi and Naples. The Circumvesuviana, a charming narrow gauge railway, offers services between Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius and Sorrento. Naples Capodichino Airport is the principal international entry point for Naples and Sorrento.