If you seek for a more independent way to move through Olbia and the surrounding towns and villages, the best option for you is without any doubt to rent a car.
By car is the most suitable mean of transport to move through Sardinia, since the main public transportation means (bus, train and taxi) offer a limited range of operations and may not be fully in service after 10:00 pm.
To be able to get better fares, try to book your car prior to your arrival in Sardinia.
Companies
See listed below the available car rental partners in Olbia Airport:
- Avis: +39 0789 69540
- Autonoleggi Demontis Spa: +39 0789 642003
- Budget: +39 0789 68828
- Goldcar: +39 06 4520 9634
- Hertz: +39 0789 69389 / 0789 66024
- InterRent Olbia: +39 338 613 8376
- Locauto rent a car: +39 0789 68979
- Maggiore: +39 0789 69457
- Master Rent A Car: +39 0789 645877
- Europcar: +39 0789 69548
- Sixt: +39 0789 645108
- Autoeuropa: +39 0789 642030
Opening hours: From 07:00 am to 23:30 pm.
Location
Many of the car rental companies’ booths are located in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal, while others are nearby.
Online car rental
Just remind you can book your car online through our search engine, it’s easy and fast to use!
Renting a car in Sardinia – Tips and advices
- To be able to drive in Sardinia, you need to hold a valid EU driving license. In case you are not a EU citizen, it is mandatory to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your passport or your home country driving license translated in Italian.
- To rent a car you need to be at least 21 years old and if you are under 25 years old you’ll have to pay a fee to be a young driver. Car rental partners will ask you for a valid credit card and a valid driving license.
- If you wish to rent a scooter, which is a really popular mean of private transport in the island, you must be at least 14 years old to be able to rent a scooter under 50cc. To be able to rent a motorcycle of above 125cc you must be 16 years old and have a car driving license, or 18 years old and have a motorcycle license.
- On summer you are more likely to get caught in a traffic jam than on off season, especially in the area between Olbia and Santa Teresa di Gallura. Try to not get stressed since driving through main cities such as Cagliari and Sassari may be complicated during this period.
- Do not get upset while encountering with off-road and unpaved roads, especially in rural areas, prehistoric sites and beaches.
- While driving through any major city, be careful not to slip into a ZTL (Zona a traffic limitato, a limited traffic zone). You can be fined if you get caught on camera.
