Road trip along the Amalfi coast in a small car

The coast road between Sorrento and Salerno is narrow, with tight bends, buses and very little parking. A small car makes every part of the day easier.

Why small

Passing buses on a bend is easier, and parking spaces in Positano and Amalfi are short. Ask for the smallest automatic if you are not used to hill starts.

A two-day route

• Day 1: Sorrento to Positano in the morning, lunch in Praiano, evening in Amalfi.
• Day 2: drive up to Ravello early, then continue to Minori and Vietri sul Mare.

Tips

• Drive early. Traffic builds from late morning in summer.
• Book a stay with parking, or budget for paid garages.
• Check the rules for restricted traffic zones in the town centres.