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Car rental offers in Sardinia

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Sardinia.

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Intermediate
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Full-size
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Convertible
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When to book a rental car in Sardinia

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Sardinia), October is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sardinia - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Sardinia), January is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental locations in Sardinia

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Sardinia Guide

Car Hire

Sardinia is an unspoilt island that lies in the Mediterranean Sea to the west of the Italian peninsula. For culture buffs, sunseekers and those who enjoy pristine vistas Sardinia is an idyllic holiday destination. The island’s fascinating 1,800km-long shoreline and charming mountain regions and towns inland are within driving distance of the capital, Cagliari, and other principal urban centres including Alghero and Oristano when using a self-drive car.

Who to Book With
International car hire firms such as Budget and Avis maintain a presence on Sardinia. These are complemented by national supplier Maggiore, an associate of National, and local companies including Alghero and Aigua. Hire offices are located in the island’s three international airports and in the principal tourism towns and resorts. Hirers wishing to get the best rates can reserve their vehicles online from both the international and some of the local suppliers.

Best Time to go
Any time between spring and early autumn is a good time to visit Sardinia. From May onwards the sea is warm enough for swimming. Temperatures peak at around 29°C in July and August, although cool sea breezes render the heat bearable. The winter months tend to be wet. There is frequent snowfall in the mountainous interior at this time and roads are slippery.

Need to Know Essentials
People picking up rental cars in Sardinia will need the following the items before the rental company will release the vehicle:

- A valid driver’s license with a photo (if using an older license without a photograph it is a good idea to get an International Driving Permit)
- Passport or other photo ID
- The printed voucher confirming the rental
- The bank or credit card used to confirm the booking

Our FAQ's provide further information.

Driving
Cagliari and the other main Sardinian towns are not the easiest places in the world to drive around. The streets of the historic cities were laid before the motor car was invented and are narrow. This makes them difficult to drive down and there are also very few streetside parking spaces. A multi-storey car park in Cagliari charges €1.20 per hour. When visiting other towns it is easier to park on the outskirts and make the short walk into their centres.

Due to the relatively small size of towns and resorts people renting vehicles will soon discover that it does not take long to leave them behind and hit the open road. Sardinia does not have any true motorways but does have a system of well-maintained dual carriageway roads (superstrade) that link the north and south of the elongated island as well as coastal areas.

The SS131 runs through the spine of Sardinia connecting Sassari and Cagliari. Secondary roads in the mountains are bendy and have steep inclines. Drivers should be careful on these roads and keep to the indicated speed limits. Speed traps are common. In wet weather, speed limits on superstrade are reduced to 90kph. Motorists need to keep dipped headlights on in rural districts during the daytime.

Tips for drivers in Sardinia are available in our guide to Italy.

Transport

ARST is Sardinia’s public transport company and operates around 200 buses on urban and suburban routes. ARST is also responsible for running the island’s narrow-gauge rail network, the Green Train tourism routes and each of the suburban transport lines in Sassari and Cagliari. Buses travel between the main towns. In remote locations, services are either infrequent or non-existent and car hire is a better option for exploring.

People using public transport on Sardinia normally buy their tickets prior to travel and get them stamped when they board. Tickets can be bought at ticket offices, cafés and newsagents’ kiosks. Weekly tourist tickets offering unlimited travel on buses are available between 1 June and 30 September. These are €45 and can only be bought at designated offices in towns. The tickets are also available with validity of 14, 21 and 28 days.

Trains
Train services on Sardinia link the north and south, and Oristano and Iglesias on the west coast. The nearest train station to the east coast is Nuoro. Sardinian trains are not noted for their punctuality. On journeys involving changes of train there are often long waits for the connecting service. It is worth taking a trip on the Green Train (Trenino Verde) as it travels slowly through pristine landscapes not accessible by road.

Buses
The bus network on Sardinia is comprehensive and covers a good part of the island. It is let down by the fact that some rural routes offer infrequent services and many do not run on Sunday. Sassari and Cagliari both have one modern light-railway line apiece that links their centres to their suburbs.

Taxis
Taxi stands are found in all of the resorts and towns. In Cagliari alone there are 20 stands. Cooperativa Radiotaxi 4 Mori is one of the main operators here and takes bookings via telephone.

Exploring

There are abundant opportunities for sightseeing in Sardinia. The Palazzo d’Albis in Alghero and the Giovanni Antonio Sanna Museum in Sassari are noted urban tourist draws. With a car rental there are some lovely drives to tourist attractions such as Budoni, Tharros and Gennargentu National Park.

Recommended Drives

Budoni - This is a northeast coastal town at the heart of magnificent beaches and vistas. The beaches are rarely crowded and the crystal clear sea here offers great swimming and snorkelling.

Gennargentu National Park - A great place to visit, full of wild landscapes where wildlife such as Mediterranean monk seals, eagles and Peregrine falcons are common sightings. Activities that can be enjoyed here include peak-climbs and hiking. In winter, provided there is adequate snow cover, skiing is an option.

Tharros - This is an archaeological delight on the west coast. Corinthian columns and other ancient ruins sit on a headland in Oristano Bay and provide a striking contrast to the dazzling white beaches on either side.

Aquadream Amusement Park - This offers fun for the whole family. Water slides, chutes and pools together with courts for sports such as basket volante, kiddies’ play areas and diverse dining outlets will easily keep visitors amused for hours at a time.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    110 km/h
  • Language
    Italian
  • Popular car category
    Mini

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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