Car hire in Sardinia

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Sardinia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerItaly Car Rent
Most popular carSmall, economy
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Sardinia could cost, we've pulled prices from Sardinia.

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Italy Car Rent
Dryyve
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Viaggiare
Differental
Centauro

Cheap car hire deals in Sardinia

Ford Kuga

or similar intermediate SUV

Centauro
52ManualAC
Ford Kuga

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
145.461 ₫
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Sardinia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Sardinia is February, when the average cost per day is 1.107.537 ₫. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is 1.111.028 ₫. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Sardinia is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Sardinia could cost, we've pulled prices from Sardinia.

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All you need to know about Sardinia

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyEuro
LanguageItalian
Motorway speed limit130kmph
Built-up area speed limit50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Sardinia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Sardinia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Sardinia is Italy Car Rent. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Italy Car Rent.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are 145.461 ₫ a day and 1.018.224 ₫ a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Sardinia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Sardinia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Sardinia is Cagliari. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Sardinia.

Hire a car long term in Sardinia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Sardinia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car hire in Sardinia: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Sardinia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Sardinia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Sardinia. First, you need to decide where in Sardinia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Sardinia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

It depends where in Sardinia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cagliari. On average, it costs 2.149.033 ₫ per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is 145.461 ₫ per day.

Car hire comes with basic insurance, but you need to pay an excess if the car gets damaged or stolen. In Sardinia, the excess ranges from around 43.341.402 ₫ to 162.210.243 ₫, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
You need to be at least 21 to hire a car in Sardinia. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee. Some car hire companies also limit you to certain cars.

Just enter your age on Skyscanner and we'll show you the options available.
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying anything. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, check the company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
The easiest way to compare car hire deals in Sardinia is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner is a comparison website and searches 61 car hire companies and compares prices across 459 available cars, so you don't have to.
The best time to book car hire in Sardinia is usually as early as possible, especially if you're travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.