Car Hire on Sardinia

Choose your lower cost, Sardinia car hire supplier here, and save money when booking that Fiat 500, estate, SUV or 7/9 seat minivan in Sardinia.

You can get the hire vehicle you need at all these airports:- Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), Alghero Fertilia Airport (AHO) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB).

Sardinia Suppliers

Choose your next holiday auto from our selected partners that include:- Dollar, Europcar, Locauto, National/Alamo and Sixt, with depots at airports and towns around the island,

Prices are at lower than published rates, but you get same level of service as if went direct, so breakdown recovery, CDW insurance and mileage are included.

To book, all you need is a current driving license, ID and a credit card for the local security excess deposit.

About & Around Sardinia

Sardis, or Sardinia, presents you with a land unspoilt, with white washed beaches, resorts and a warm welcome.

Alghero

is the main tourist attraction, which offers an abundance of outdoor activities including, mountain biking (bikes can be rented locally), and walks along the untouchable Costa Verde coastline.

The best way to fully appreciate Sardinia's unparalleled beauty is to get your vehicle from Alghero Airport. The roads are first class and not too congested.

Yearly Events

Every weekend in January, all the restaurants in Alghero will welcome you for the annual Sea Urchin Festival.

Scenic Tours

and see the daily life of the Sardinia islanders. For example, if you go from Cagliari Airport and drive along the west coast, towards Alghero and through the scenic Monastiri mountain range, include a stop off at the small town of Oristano, home to San Giusta church.

Here you will receive a warm welcome from the locals. When rested and ready for the road, then travel on towards Port Conte, famed for its natural beauty and Neptunus cave.

An Itinerary, If Could Drive Sardinia in One Day?
Start in Cagliari and explore the old town, Poetto Beach, and Roman amphitheater. Optional detour: Sant' Antioco Island for flamingos and quiet beaches. Drive West to Bosa (via Costa Verde). Stop at Spiaggia di Piscinas (dunes, wild coast). Arrive in Bosa, a colorful riverside town with a castle and cobbled streets.

North to Alghero & Capo Caccia. Wander Alghero's Catalan old town. Visit Neptune's Grotto and the dramatic cliffs of Capo Caccia. Sassari & Castelsardo - Explore Castelsardo, a medieval town perched on a cliff. Optional detour: Stintino and La Pelosa Beach, and turquoise perfection.

Costa Smeralda & La Maddalena - Cruise through Porto Cervo, then ferry to La Maddalena Archipelago. Drive the panoramic loop on Caprera Island.

East Coast - Santa Teresa, Baunei, Cala Gonone. Hug the coast via Costa Paradiso and Gola Su Gorropu canyon. Hike or boat to Cala Luna and Cala Goloritze.

Inland to Nuoro & Supramonte - Visit Tiscali ruins and Orgosolo for its political murals. Taste traditional mountain cuisine; think roast suckling pig and pane carasau.

Return to Cagliari via Barumini, but stop at Su Nuraxi, a UNESCO listed Nuragic fortress.

Sardinia Tourism Info

For the latest information on what going on, check what the Italy Tourist Board website has to say on Sardinia.

If touring the coastal routes or the interior of the island, a 4x4 rental with Sat Nav will ensure you never get stuck, or ever get lost.

Updated:- Updated:- 18th June 2025

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