Sorrento from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Sorrento, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Sorrento tripDay to day in Sorrento, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$35 | A$47 |
| A balanced mix | A$59 | A$71 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$108 | A$120 |
- Local transport: about A$12 a day. Taxi: A$6 to start, then A$1.75 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$25 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about A$3 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: sembo.com, itimaker.com, bluekeys.it; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (21 mm of rain) and November the wettest (131 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Italy, place by placeCompare: Italy or Greece · France or Italy · Spain or Italy · Japan or Italy · Italy or Portugal · Croatia or Italy · Italy or Switzerland · United Kingdom or Italy
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Sorrento
Pompeiiruins · a full dayBuy tickets in advance; entry is capped each day
Capriisland · a full dayFerry from Sorrento; a full day trip
Blue Grottocave · a couple of hours- Villa Comunaleviewpoint · a couple of hours
Piazza Tassosquare · a couple of hours- Church of San Francescochurch · a couple of hours
Marina Piccolaharbour · a couple of hours- Path of the Godstrail · half a day
7 km trail from Bomerano to Nocelle
- Valley of the Millsother · a couple of hours
- Guided tour of Pompeiiexperience · half a day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Sorrento cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$47 a person a day eating street food, A$71 with a balanced mix and A$120 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Sorrento?
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (21 mm of rain) and November the wettest (131 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 27 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Italy?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Sorrento?
Pompeii, Capri, Blue Grotto, Villa Comunale, Piazza Tasso.
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