We are considering a private car transfer for our family of four from Rome hotel to Sorrento VRBO.
It seems like may be worth the cost vs the hassle of two train trips and local bus.
Does anyone have any car transfer company recommendations?
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
11728 posts
One source that has had positive comments on this forum. No personal experience.
~900 euro for 4 passengers.
Another service -- https://www.romecabs.com/transferservice/airports/
looks to be 550 euro ( or more)
Posted by
Atlanta
185 posts
We were a party of 4 and chose to use TopExcursionSorrento for our transfer from FCO to Positano. Well worth the money spent.
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7765 posts
For convenience, yes. But the Frecciarossa train can cut more than an hour off the Rome-Naples leg. I agree that the Circumvesuviana train is unpleasantly hot and crowded, but that car ride alone is about 140 Euros, and saves a 15-20 Euro taxi to some parts if Sorrento.
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/naples-to-sorrento-train-or-private-driver
Posted by
San Diego, California
5436 posts
We used Aldo Limos from Sorrento to Rome airport, for two people, it was under 500 euros, but you'll need a larger car for four people with luggage. We also used them for Naples train station to Sorrento. We highly recommend this company, Christine in the office is a Brit, so email communication was easy and clear. We actually did a package deal with other excursions, and they accepted USD, which was nice, and with a fair exchange rate.
The infrastructure in the AC/ Sorrento area is poor, and there is no efficient , fast way to get anywhere. Roads are small and highly congested. The regional train is often late, SRO, and hot. Just setting expectations, as I was caught off-guard by this aspect of life here.
Have a great trip!
Posted by
Pacific Northwest
2672 posts
Here's a second vote for Aldo Limos...and agree about Christine in the office! Great drivers, nice cars. We've used them four times.
Posted by
Atlanta
5149 posts
Get an estimate from a private car service named Rome Cabs. Not a regular taxi company despite the name. We've used them a number of times from the airport to Rome and back and have always been pleased with the service. Send an email with you needs and you should get a reply within 24 hours with the price and details. If they can not fill your needs, perhaps they can refer you to another company.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7024 posts
You could save some money by taking fast train to Naples and have a driver pick you up there
Probably about 140 euros Naples to Sorrento
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16395 posts
You could save some money by taking fast train to Naples and have a
driver pick you up there
That's what I'm thinking. As well, you'll cut some time as it'll be faster to Naples by train.