Car Hire on Sardinia
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Cagliari Airport Car Hire
Mini
Smart ForTwo
or comparable
£ 2.23
per day
Cagliari Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 2.59
per day
Cagliari Airport Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable
£ 2.74
per day
Cagliari Airport Car Hire
Compact
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 3.29
per day
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Alghero Fertilia Airport Car Hire
Special
Ford EcoSport
or comparable
£ 8.28
/ per day
Cagliari Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Dacia Sandero
or comparable
£ 8.46
/ per day
Alghero Fertilia Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Opel Mokka
or comparable
£ 10.33
/ per day
Olbia Airport Car Hire
Standard
Jeep Compass
or comparable
£ 17.20
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 21:57 on 2023-03-19.
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Why hire a car on Sardinia?
The island of Sardinia is one of the most interesting regions of Italy. Culturally distinct and home to many proud traditions, it is also home to some of the finest beaches. From its classy capital, Cagliari, to the northern beach resorts around Alghero and Sassari, hiring a car will let you experience all that Sardinia has to offer.
Note: This article is about the Italian island of Sardinia. Read the individual articles about the Italian mainland or Sicily to learn more about these parts of the country.
One-way Car Hire on Sardinia
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup on Sardinia and drop off in another country:
- From Sardinia to Italy - 124 offers from £ 36.12 per day
Top ways to enter Sardinia
- Cagliari Airport. Serving Sardinia’s southwestern capital, Cagliari Elmas serves about 4.7 million travellers a year, making it the busiest airport on the island.
- Olbia Airport. The main air hub of the island’s northeast, Olbia Airport handles almost three million travellers annually. The airport is served by a number of low-cost carriers including easyJet and Volotea.
- Alghero Airport. The third international airport of Sardinia, Alghero-Fertilia serves the island’s northwestern coast.
Top cities and places to visit
- Cagliari. It’s not only for the sake of convenience that the capital of Sardinia is also the island’s most visited destination. Home to a well-preserved historical centre, Cagliari boasts architectural gems such as its Neo-Gothic cathedral and three Pisan towers, as well as even older heritage like the Roman amphitheatre, San Saturno Basilica, and artefacts in the National Archaeological Museum.
- Costa Smeralda. Taking up some 20 km (12 miles), Costa Smeralda is the most popular coastal area of Sardinia. Some visitors find the area too busy, others enjoy its joyful atmosphere and fun nightlife, but nobody can argue against the natural beauty of the region. Costa Smeralda is located in the northeast of the island, with the city of Olbia being its main port of entry.
- Alghero. Located in the northwest of the island, Alghero is a lovely place to visit as it combines access to beautiful beaches with scenic architecture and a relaxed atmosphere. This part of the island shares a strong cultural affinity with the Catalonia region of Spain, and not just Italian and Sardinian, but also Catalan can frequently be heard on the streets of Alghero.
Most popular hire car
The most popular car is the Kia Rio, followed by the Lancia Ypsilon and the Fiat 500. The most popular car types are mini, economy, and compact.
Driving licence requirements
- Italy accepts all driving licences issued in the European Union (EU).
- You can only use a driving licence issued outside of the EU if you've been in the EU for less than six months. If you’ve been in the EU longer, you’ll need a driving licence issued by an EU country.
- If your driving licence is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation of your licence into English or, preferably, Italian.
- You must carry your driving licence, not its copy, with you at all times.
- You need to have had your driving licence for at least one or two years, depending on the car provider’s requirements.
- There may be additional requirements depending on the supplier and car category, so make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking.
Crossing Borders
Some car hire companies allow their cars to be taken to mainland Italy — most often as a one-way trip dropping off the car in Rome.
Many wonder if a car can be taken to the neighbouring French island of Corsica. Very few car hire companies allow this — instead, think about dropping off your car before taking the ferry and picking up another on Corsica.
Almost no car hire companies allow their cars to be taken on the long ferry journey to Sicily.
Top driving routes
- Nuoro. Most visitors of Sardinia tend to stick to the coasts and completely overlook the mountainous inland part of the island. But if you’re curious enough to get off the beaten track, you’ll be rewarded with stunning hikes, plenty of hospitality, and a completely different atmosphere than that of the most popular tourist resorts. Nuoro, the largest town of the inland and a good hub for exploring the rest of it, is less than a two-hour drive from either Cagliari, Sassari, Olbia, or Alghero.
- Asinara. Located just off the main island’s northern coast, little Asinara is one of Sardinia’s most interesting travel destinations. Former home of various civilizations and later a maximum-security prison, nowadays it has been turned into a wildlife and marine reserve and is known for its population of albino donkeys. There are ferries from both Porto Torres and Stintino, and while you cannot bring a car with you, the island is small enough to explore on either foot or by bike — and you can pick up your vehicle after the return to the main island.
Car Hire Prices
- Convertibles - starting at £ 19 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 132 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 113 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 71 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 187 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 153 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 58 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 42 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:
- Compare rates of different car hire providers
- Book your vehicle well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit in the month when the prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Sardinia is the cheapest in March when hiring a car is about 46% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 5 Most Popular Cities on Sardinia
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Car Hire in Cagliari starting at £ 2.39 per day
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Car Hire in Olbia starting at £ 3.38 per day
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Car Hire in Alghero starting at £ 6.82 per day
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Car Hire in Cannigione starting at £ 48.51 per day
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Car Hire in Baia starting at £ 57.35 per day
Top 3 Most Popular Destinations on Sardinia
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Car Hire at Sardinia Cagliari Airport starting at £ 2.39 per day
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Car Hire at Olbia Airport starting at £ 3.38 per day
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Car Hire at Alghero Fertilia Airport starting at £ 6.82 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car on Sardinia?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car on Sardinia fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car on Sardinia
The cheapest month to hire a car on Sardinia is January with prices starting at £ 7.97 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is June with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 68.39. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 31. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, on Sardinia?
Hirers picking up a car on Sardinia keep them for an average of 8 days during in July, while those picking up their cars in February keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length on Sardinia
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car on Sardinia?
Though Sardinia is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in August. in November is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches on Sardinia Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 15 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
| Popular suppliers | Viaggiare, Moventur, Brent, Noleggiare, Welcome Cars |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 2 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Surprice |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viaggiare | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Viaggiare | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Moventur | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Opel Karl | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Moventur | Peugeot 108 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Moventur | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Felirent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Welcome Cars | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
RB
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
1 November 2022
Sardinia is beautiful. It was the end of their tourist season but we still had great weather, snorkelling, beaches to ourselves & trips to the caves. Friendly locals and a very relaxing holiday.
PW
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
1 November 2022
Out if season so roads were quieter.
BK
United Kingdom
BMW X3
29 October 2022
If you like solitude and zero crowds, I can highly recommend Sardegna east coast as a holiday location. Food was somewhat difficult to come by as it was pretty much end of the season but not a real complaint.
CB
United Kingdom
VW Up
22 October 2022
Sardinia is an island for active people - it's not a place for those seeking a 'lazy' time on the beach. The countryside is mountainous, so walking there is strenuous. The roads are excellent, they are very quiet too, so touring by car is a good option, but there are steep hills and hairpin bends, so drivers need to be alert.
JB
United Kingdom
Jeep Renegade
17 October 2022
Fabulous beaches in Sardinia and the food we ate everywhere was first class.
DS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
16 October 2022
Renting a car definitely helped us enjoy Northern Sardinia more
SL
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
16 October 2022
Great experience
MS
United Kingdom
VW Golf
5 October 2022
Drove up to the West Coast of Sardinia from Cagliari - it was stunning and the roads were a delight (despite the crazy Italian drivers... LOL)
RC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
28 September 2022
The apartment was up a very steep hill with the town up another hill so hard walk home after dinner! Castelsardo was lovely but not if disability due to hill! We visited a few lovely towns inland including Tempio Pausania and Aggius both with beautiful old towns and Aggius with a lovely free guided walk following painted foot prints and costal including Costa Paradiso where we found a beautiful rock pools to sunbath and swim (not Li Cossi Spiaggia but from a lane through the houses) . Beautiful island but local drivers drive fast, tailgate significantly and overtake on dangerous bends!
Scored 7 on enjoyment due to apartment location at top of very steep hill, getting food poisoning and loss of water in apartment (and whole town) for a whole day! Other that that had a wonderful time and didn't even scratch the surface of Sardinia!
JH
United Kingdom
Hyundai i20
23 September 2022
Beaches are lovely,food was great,but some restaurants are better than others as expected.
PR
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
12 September 2022
Beautiful nature, good roads.
GM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500L
1 September 2022
Beautiful beaches. Lovely island.
CG
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
22 August 2022
Trip was great had no issues with the car and the Sardegna is a lovely place to holiday with family. Kind locals and lovely people.
SL
United Kingdom
Lancia Ypsilon
12 August 2022
Sardinia beautiful
DP
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
9 August 2022
Driving along the coastline was wonderful and stopping off at the different beaches was great.
GP
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
22 June 2022
We drove accross the island to Alghero, which is a beautiful city, full of character. The main roads were clear and easy to negotiate and there were no tolls.
GH
Ireland
VW Up
4 June 2022
Have a place in Sardinia so regularly rent cars each year
JF
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
18 May 2022
Beautiful island of Sardinia. May is a good time to visit as it’s not overcrowded.
FC
Ireland
Fiat 500 X
8 September 2021
Great service.
VP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 2 doors
24 January 2021
The staff at Viaggiare Rent is really knowledgeable ,friendly and professional.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Locauto
9.45 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
6.87 / 10
Total number of reviews
406
Total rental companies
38
Lowest daily price
£ 2.39
Total cars available
1420
Top 38 Hire Companies on Sardinia in 2023
Locauto
3 locations
£ 7 - £ 173
Alamo
3 locations
£ 9 - £ 251
RentalPlus
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 116
Viaggiare
3 locations
£ 3 - £ 119
RentSmart24
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 8
Keddy
9 locations
£ 10 - £ 20
Ecovia
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 61
Maggiore
7 locations
£ 10 - £ 317
Budget
3 locations
£ 13 - £ 22
Enterprise
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 327
Felirent
3 locations
£ 16 - £ 183
Vettura
1 location
£ 8 - £ 28
Europcar
10 locations
£ 16 - £ 98
SIXT
3 locations
£ 15 - £ 55
Moventur
3 locations
£ 6 - £ 26
Centauro
2 locations
£ 21 - £ 57
GreenMotion
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 359
ABBYCAR
1 location
£ 8 - £ 87
Sicily By Car
3 locations
£ 7 - £ 32
Drivalia
4 locations
£ 5 - £ 63
Surprice
1 location
£ 2 - £ 4
Avis
8 locations
£ 15 - £ 101
Target Rent
3 locations
£ 3 - £ 181
Italy Car Rent
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 140
National
3 locations
£ 13 - £ 327
Thrifty
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 22
Autovia
3 locations
£ 6 - £ 62
Noleggiare S.r.L
3 locations
Ciarent
1 location
£ 21 - £ 235
Noleggiare
3 locations
£ 4 - £ 120
Brent
2 locations
£ 2 - £ 40
Welcome Cars
5 locations
£ 5 - £ 13
Hertz
6 locations
£ 15 - £ 94
Optimo Rent
3 locations
Dollar
3 locations
£ 11 - £ 22
NUCarrentals
3 locations
£ 5 - £ 91
Goldcar
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 6
Interrent
3 locations
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