Plan Car Rental and Ground Transport for Capri

Tips for renting a car in Capri

Renting a car for Capri is generally unnecessary and often impractical because private visitor vehicles are restricted during much of the year. The island is compact and is primarily explored using buses, taxis, the funicular, hotel shuttles, boats, and walking paths. Roads are narrow, parking is limited, and many hotels, viewpoints, beaches, and historic streets are accessible only on foot or by local transport.

A rental car can still be useful for the mainland portion of a broader Campania itinerary. Travelers exploring Naples, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Caserta, Paestum, or inland villages may rent a car before or after their Capri stay. Vehicles should be left in a secure parking facility near a departure port such as Naples, Sorrento, Salerno, or another coastal terminal before boarding the ferry.

Parking near ferry ports can be expensive and heavily booked during summer, weekends, and holiday periods. Travelers should compare daily parking rates, reservation requirements, opening hours, luggage access, and the distance between the garage and the embarkation point. Driving in Naples and along the Amalfi Coast can also be challenging because of traffic, restricted zones, narrow roads, and seasonal access limitations.

For transportation on Capri itself, private taxis can provide scenic transfers between Marina Grande, Capri Town, Anacapri, Marina Piccola, and other accessible areas. Boat rentals and private charters are also popular for coastal exploration. Travelers planning a combined road trip should schedule the car rental around the island visit rather than paying for a parked vehicle while staying on Capri.