Planning to drive in Sorrento, Campania? A rental car gives you flexibility for the Amalfi Coast, the Sorrento Peninsula, Pompeii, Capri, Ischia, Procida, and the wider Metropolitan City of Naples, especially if you want to combine roads like the SS163 Amalfitana, SS145 Sorrentina, and the A3 autostrada on one itinerary. The Sorrento ZTL, or Zona a Traffico Limitato, is the restricted traffic area in the center of town, and the Municipality of Sorrento enforces it to reduce congestion on narrow streets around Corso Italia and the pedestrian core. A rental-car driver entering a monitored gate without authorization may receive a fine from the local authority, and the rental company may then add an administrative fee and a preauthorisation hold or charge on the credit card used for the booking. ZTL impact: unauthorized entry can create a traffic fine, a rental-company processing fee, and a card preauthorisation issue if the card limit is already tight. ZTL timing: enforcement commonly increases in evenings, weekends, and peak season, but signage at each access point is the only reliable source because the schedule can change. ZTL exception: hotel guests, residents, and vehicles with explicit authorization may enter certain access points, but the permit must be arranged in advance. Do not rely on navigation apps alone in Sorrento, because a GPS route can direct you through a ZTL gate on Corso Italia even when the road looks open. For detailed driving rules and route tips beyond parking, see our Amalfi Coast driving guide For most visitors, a garage is the most practical answer to parking in Sorrento because garages combine security, clear pricing, and a lower risk of a ZTL fine than street parking in the historic core. The best-known options are concentrated near Piazza Tasso, Via Correale, Via Fuorimura, and Marina Piccola, which keeps walking distances reasonable for hotels, restaurants, and ferry connections. Parcheggio Correale: Parcheggio Correale sits on Via Correale, 23, outside the ZTL, and the garage is popular with drivers who want a short walk to Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, and the central shopping streets. The garage typically suits half-day sightseeing, and its open-air layout makes it easy to find on arrival. Approximate price: €2.50/hour or €25/day. Garage Marina Piccola: Garage Marina Piccola sits on Via Marina Piccola beside the port, and the garage is the closest practical choice for the Caremar ferry, Capri hydrofoils, and boat departures toward Naples or Ischia. The location is ideal for travelers who plan to continue by sea instead of keeping the car downtown. Approximate price: €3–€4/hour or €30/day. Parcheggio Vallone dei Mulini: Parcheggio Vallone dei Mulini sits on Via Fuorimura, 16, behind Piazza Tasso, and the underground layout makes it a strong option for visitors who want central access without parking on the street. The garage is useful for lunch in the center, a quick visit to Villa Cimbrone-style viewpoints elsewhere on the coast, or a shopping stop before returning to the hotel. Approximate price: €3/hour or €28/day. Central Parking Sorrento: Central Parking Sorrento sits on Corso Italia, 309, and the garage works well as a backup if the closest lots are full. The garage is positioned for straightforward access from the SS145 Sorrentina approach, and it is useful for visitors who want a predictable daily rate. Approximate price: €3/hour or €25/day. Street parking in Sorrento uses color-coded lines, and the local rules matter because the wrong bay can mean a ticket or towing. Blue lines indicate paid parking, white lines are usually limited or residential, and yellow lines are reserved for permit holders, disabled bays, loading areas, or local service use. Blue lines: Blue-line spaces require payment at a parcometro or nearby meter, and the driver should display the ticket clearly on the dashboard. White lines: White-line spaces can look free, but many are reserved for residents or time-limited parking with posted conditions. Yellow lines: Yellow-line spaces are not for general tourist parking, and fines or towing can apply immediately. In central Sorrento, treat any curb-space without a clear sign as unavailable until you confirm the rule on the nearest street plate.