Renting A Car In Sardinia: 21 Best Expert Tips

The Best Guide To Renting A Car In Sardinia: 21 Best Expert Tips

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Are you looking to rent a car in Sardinia? You are in the right place. I live in Sardinia and whenever my friends visit, we plan a road trip and rent a car to move around, so I have lots of experience on this.

If you already saw some of my past blog posts, you’ll know that I always recommend renting a car in Sardinia – that’s, obviously, if you plan to explore more than just one place (you really don’t need to rent a car if you are only spending time in Cagliari or Alghero, for example), and if yours is not strictly a weekend trip or a holiday at a beach resort in Sardinia.

But you might wonder, why do I keep saying you need to rent a car in Sardinia? There’s a whole lot of reasons why I say renting a car in Sardinia is a must. It’s about time I tell you.

When renting a car in Sardinia (and anywhere else I travel) I use Discover Cars, my favorite comparison site. What I love about them is that that they have a very powerful search engine that looks for local and international companies, pulling out the best deals for you, and they also have free cancellation up to 48 hours before you actually pick up the car (you can trust this one: I have done it many times!). They also have a budget-friendly full coverage policy.

Continue reading this post for my guide on car hire in Sardinia, with all the reasons to do it, and with plenty of tips on how to rent a car in Sardinia and on driving in Sardinia. You can trust me entirely on this: I am a local, I drive around all the time, and I also use car rentals in Sardinia all the time!

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Chia Su Giudeu beach is definitely best reached by car

Why Renting A Car In Sardinia Is A Great Idea

Sardinia is a great road trip destination

You may think I say this because I truly enjoy driving; however, it is a well-known fact that driving in Sardinia is, quite simply, a lot of fun.

The island is a perfect destination for a road trip, with winding roads offering swiping coastal vistas; not to mention roads cutting through the mountains, canyons, and the countryside.

Having your own car rental in Sardinia, you will be able to decide on the road you want to take to reach a destination – do you want a quick and easy drive, or do you prefer the scenic one with lots of views and the chance to stop for photos? Sure enough, the public bus won’t stop for you whenever there’s a beautiful view!

Have I convinced you? Head over to Discover Cars to check the prices of car rental in Sardinia and see what you can get for a very reasonable fee.

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Public transport in Sardinia doesn’t reach everywhere

Public transportation isn’t the best

Unfortunately, getting a car rental in Sardinia is the only good way to move around. We do have public transport in Sardinia, but if you only have one or two weeks on the island, you really don’t want to depend on it.

Sardinian buses and trains don’t run everywhere – for example, you won’t be able to reach the most beautiful or isolated beaches in Sardinia by public transport.

Buses have a specific schedule, and while they do connect most (but definitely not all) small towns and villages, there are fewer buses to the smallest towns. In addition to that, buses often don’t run on schedule and for some places there are very few daily, and even less frequency at the weekend.

This makes traveling very uncomfortable, ties you to a timetable (and because of that you won’t necessarily be able to go to the place you want when you want) and takes the fun out of a vacation.

Trains do connect the main cities and towns in Sardinia, but fail to reach smaller villages. There’s also an ongoing issue with trains in Sardinia being so overcrowded, with passengers often having to stand for hours due to severe overbooking.

Make sure to read my post How To Travel By Public Transport In Sardinia to get a better idea of what it’s like to move by bus or train on the island.

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If you want to hike in Sardinia, you should rent a car

You can reach any part of the island

Like I just said, public transportation doesn’t reach everywhere in Sardinia. Some archeological or natural sites are simply impossible to reach by bus or train. The same goes for beaches and mountainous areas.

You should absolutely rent a car in Sardinia if you intend to go hiking in Sardinia, a car is necessary to reach the trailhead. Public buses don’t stop close to any trailhead (they will at most take you to the closest village), and they certainly won’t wait for you if for whatever reason the hike takes longer than expected.

You could in theory count on guided hikes, but there aren’t that many offered in Sardinia. Local companies have a seasonal schedule that they publish during the fall and hit a specific hike every other weekend, which means that you may not necessarily be able to go on the hike you want unless you have a car.

The same goes for beaches. In the most developed and touristy areas, public buses will go to the beach. However, you won’t be able to reach the most remote beaches by bus.

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Want to catch that incredible sunset? It’s best if you have your car!

Your schedule is entirely up to you

With a car, you’ll be able to plan your schedule and travel at your own pace and time; stay as long as you want in a place (for example, if you want to see the sunset on a beach that would be impossible if you rely on public transportation!); go anywhere you want.

And what if you feel like visiting a place on a whim or want to go for dinner in another town or village? Surely you won’t be doing that if you are traveling around by public transportation. You’d probably end up stranded somewhere and waiting two hours for another ride back.

Now that you know why you need to rent a car in Sardinia, head over to Discover Cars to check the prices of car rental in Sardinia and see what you can get for a very reasonable fee.

How To Rent A Car In Sardinia

And now, let me give you some specific tips collected from personal experience of renting cars during my travels! Car rental in Sardinia is generally great but require some attention as well. You are never too cautious when you go on a holiday.

Quick overview

Here are my personal best tips on how to pick the best car for your needs.

Use Discover Cars to find the best deals on car rental.

Choose fully prepaid cars so that you don’t have to pay anything on arrival.

Pick a supplier with 8.0 or higher ratings.

Look out for and make a note of the amount required for the deposit. Remember the main driver must have a credit card. You can also select for companies that only request a debit card.

Choose Full-to-Full fuel policies to avoid unexpectedly high fuel charges.

Beware of the allowed mileage — unlimited is best for long trips.

Read the pick-up instructions carefully.

Pay attention to the location types — locations in the terminal are more convenient than shuttle buses to the pick up place.

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Traveling around Sardinia is easy with a rental car

Rent a car online via Discover Cars

My first recommendation when looking to hire a car in Sardinia (and elsewhere) is to use a comparison site to look for the best rates. There are many comparison sites, but my favorite is Discover Cars. I use them all the time, and they never let me down.

Here is the procedure to follow when looking for a car:

Put your details in: Decide where you want to rent the car from and where you want to return it (don’t worry, I will explain more about this in a bit), your travel dates, and what kind of car you need (more about this later too).

Filter your search by ratings – I normally go for 8 stars over 10 as a minimum. It may end up being a bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for, and cheaper companies often have lots of hidden fees.

Select Full Coverage – It’s a small additional of around €10 per day that covers any damage to the car. This would normally include repair work, towing, lost keys, windows or glass repairs, etc.

Hit search, and the engine will give you a list of companies that have cars available for your specific requirements, and the prices.

My favorite car-rental comparison site is Discover Cars. It’s a highly competitive site that searches the prices of all car rental companies (including smaller local ones) and will show you the best prices for your requested filters. They allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before you are due to pick up your car – which is perfect if your trip is cancelled last minute.

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Sardinia is perfect for a road trip

Get Full Coverage insurance

You never know what’s waiting for you on your Sardinia holiday. It can be a relaxing, nice holiday, or there might be some inconveniences. Adding those extra euros for a good insurance will come in handy: even a flat tire can turn into a massive headache when you rent a car.

One thing you must realize is that even if you have your own insurance – for example, via your credit card company – this may not be accepted here in Sardinia. And by law, you need to have insurance whenever you rent a car in Sardinia.

You should get a comprehensive insurance that covers you for any liabilities, for example if you are involved in a car accident with your rental car.

My recommendation is to get Full Coverage via Discover Cars. It costs around €10 per day, and it’s actually cheaper than getting insurance directly with the car rental company which on the other hand may charge you three times that.

Full Coverage includes collision damage waiver (CDW, which some of you may have via your credit card too). The CDW protects you in case of accidents, includes personal liability insurance, and covers medical expenses for all passengers if there is an accident. It also includes theft protection, because you never know.

Full Coverage also includes any damage to the body of the car (tires, glass, and windows, lost keys, towing expenses, and more).

It’s also worth pointing out what is not included in the Full Coverage. Excluded bits are damage to the interior parts of the car, cleaning fees, and any damage that may occur because of unforeseeable events or that you have incurred with because when not adhering to the terms and conditions of your car rental policy.

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You can reach remote places with a rental car

Will local companies accept Discover Cars Full Coverage policy?

In my experience, some car rental companies in Sardinia may try to push their full coverage policy even though you have already bought one via Discover Cars.

Let me stress you are under no obligation to sign up for their additional full coverage. I once did – the vendor was very pushy, it was late in the evening and I just wanted to get to my hotel and rest – and when I realized what had happened and reported it to Discover Cars, they refunded me.

When you refuse the additional policy, the car rental company will hold an additional deposit (usually in the range of €3000) which is returned entirely once you return the car (with no damage).

If there is a damage, on the other hand, you must make a claim to Discover Cars which will process it within 48 hours and reimburse you for up to €3000.

Filing a claim with Discover Cars is super easy. You can use their app which is free to download on iOS and Android, or simply use their website. You will be asked to login with the email you used when you booked the car.

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I recommend renting a car as soon as you land

Where to rent a car in Sardinia

You may be wondering why throughout this post I am not recommending local companies for car rental in Sardinia. There aren’t any! Even the smaller local companies are now affiliated with larger multinational corporations – and that actually applies to the rest of Italy. You will find that even the smaller local companies are listed on comparison sites.

Let me stress once again that my go to company for renting a car in Sardinia and anywhere else in the world is Discover Cars. They are one of the most convenient and competitive comparison sites – you can use it to search the prices of all major car rental companies, and you can rest assured the engine will find you the best available deal. You can check it out here.

With regards to the best place to pick your car rental in Sardinia, I normally recommend the airport’s rent-a-car shops. You will, of course, find car-rental shops in towns, villages and holiday resorts too, but the car rental in Sardinia’s airports is easy to use and reach and usually offer the best rates.

In fact in many cases I recommend that you go to the airport even if you are in town, simply because there are more cars and the airports are easy to reach anyways.

You just need to get out of the baggage claim area, find the right office and your car will be already waiting for you! It’s this simple.

Why should you leave the airport and go looking for a shop somewhere you – maybe – don’t even know how to reach? All three Sardinia airports are very tourist-friendly: you can’t possibly miss the car rental shops.

CAGLIARI ELMAS AIRPORT: Once you are out of the baggage claim area, turn left and go straight. Pass every shop and keep following the signs “Car Rental Services”: some offices are (on your left) in the corridor leading to the train station, the others are right outside the airport, on the right side.

ALGHERO FERTILIA AIRPORT: The offices are located inside the arrivals terminal, right outside the baggage claim area.

OLBIA COSTA SMERALDA AIRPORT: Like in Cagliari’s Airport, the rent-a-car offices are outside the airport, about 50 meters from the arrivals terminal. You can easily reach them on foot.

If you pick up your car from one location and wish to return it to a different one, there is normally an additional one-way fee to pay. This can add quite a bit to the overall cost of your car rental.

Ready to rent a car in Sardinia? Head over to Discover Cars to look for the best deals on car rental.

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Driving around Pula, in South Sardinia

Can I hire a car in Sardinia and drive to Corsica?

A common question I get from readers is whether it is possible to hire a car in Sardinia, get on the ferry to Corsica and then drive around there. There is no straightforward answer to this.

It really depends on the company you are renting a car in Sardinia with. You will have to read the geographical terms and conditions of the car rental supplier, as they may vary and not every one will allow you to do so.

However, some companies will not only allow you to hire a car in Sardinia and drive it to Corsica, but also to return it there. This is doable as long as there is a partner office in Corsica, but you will have to pay a hefty one-way fee for this, and most of the time it is not worth it.

It will be much cheaper to rent a car in Sardinia, drop it off before getting on the ferry to Corsica, and then get another car there.

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The windy road going to Masua

How to choose the right car for your trip to Sardinia

You’ll need a different type of car rental in Sardinia depending on your itinerary, and depending on how many of you are traveling.

If you’re a small group and planning to visit the cities, any small car will do: you really need something that you can park easily in the tight and hard to find parking spots; and that you are not afraid to drive through our incredibly narrow lanes. For this purpose, a small Fiat Panda or Cinquecento, or any other economy car will be perfect.

In fact, an economy car will be just about perfect even to move around the island, and in most cases you will be fine with it even to drive to mountainous areas with lots of hills or to hidden beaches you can reach only by dirt roads.

Speaking about roads, be ready to encounter very tortuous roads during your trip: Sardinia is a mountainous region, and its roads are windy. If you suffer from motion sickness, better pack some medicines as well.

A small SUV or a 4-wheel drive may be a good choice if you are traveling in a larger group (for example, if you are traveling with children) and you need something a bit more powerful, comfortable, and with more space for your luggage.

Finally, keep in mind that most cars in Sardinia are manual, and unless you specifically request for an automatic transmission car (usually more expensive) you should expect to get a manual transmission car.

Ready to rent a car in Sardinia? Check out the prices of car rental on Discover Cars.

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An empty beach in the winter months

How far in advance should you rent a car in Sardinia?

Lots of people write me in August asking me for insider tips on cheap car rental in Sardinia. I generally tell them that they have left their research too late!

Don’t expect to land in Sardinia, head to a car rental office and drive out with your car. First of all, there will be very little last-minute availability, and secondly, it will be very expensive!

Start researching for a car in advance: the sooner you start looking, the better deal you’ll find! Also remember that you can drop off your car at a different location from where you picked it.

You should always book your car hire in Sardinia well ahead of your trip. If you already know you will be hiring a car in Sardinia, you probably should book it as soon as you have finalized your flights.

This is especially important if you intend to travel to Sardinia during the peak summer months – between June and the end of September.

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Car rental in Sardinia doesn’t have to be expensive

How much does it cost to rent a car in Sardinia?

Unless you are making last minute reservations, it’s not expensive to rent a car in Sardinia – though you may find it is a bit more expensive than in the rest of Italy during the summer months. That’s because Sardinia is an island, and there’s simply less availability vs a larger demand.

If you are looking to rent a car in Sardinia in the peak summer season, an economy car costs around €30 per day, and if you add Full Coverage it costs €38 per day.

Visit in the slower fall and winter months, and you are looking at a real budget deal! A car will only cost you €10 per day, and that’s with Full Coverage. It really can’t get any better than that.

The following items can increase the cost of your car rental in Sardinia:

  • Having an additional driver;
  • Asking for a GPS system;
  • Automatic transmission car (they are manual by default here);
  • Additional child or infant seat;
  • Drop off location different from where you pick up your car.

How old do you need to be to rent a car in Sardinia?

Like in the rest of Italy, you need to be at least 21 to rent a car in Sardinia. Some companies will allow you to rent a car from the age of 18, as long as you have had your driving license for at least a year. Drivers younger than 25 may have to pay a surcharge.

On the other hand, there is no maximum age limit but some companies will apply a limit of 75 or 80 years of age.

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Some places – like the Giara Plateau – can only be reached by car

What documents to you need to rent a car in Sardinia?

Make sure to check your driving license is still valid. This may sound rather obvious, but is it? You have no idea how many people try renting a car in Sardinia and discover their driving license has expired! It actually happened to my sister once – and she only realized when she got to the car rental. Thankfully, her husband could drive!

Remember that unless you have an European Union (EU) driver’s license you’ll need a valid international driver’s license to drive anywhere in Italy. In other words: if you have a driver license from any of the EU countries, you can rent a car and drive in Italy – this obviously applies too when renting a car in Sardinia.

On the other hand, if you have a driver license from a country that is not in the EU (for example the US, or Canada or Australia), you will need an international’s driver license. The rental car company may or may not ask for one, but it is indeed a legal requirement.

In order to rent a car anywhere in the world you will also need a valid credit card. Some companies will allow you to rent a car with just a debit card, but this is generally more expensive.

Other documents to keep handy when renting a car include your passport (you will need it when you pick up your car) and your insurance policy.

Cagliari markets Barcelona to Sardinia
You don’t need a car if you are only visiting Cagliari

Useful Tips When Renting A Car In Sardinia

Thoroughly inspect the car before hitting the road

Don’t be afraid to inspect the car down to its last bit. It’s better to be overly nitpicky than ignoring something: rent-a-car offices sometimes try to make you pay extra for damages you didn’t cause.

Be sure to point out (and take a picture of) every scratch, bump, and irregularity you find while the clerk is showing you your car. It will save time, breath, and possibly money when you return your car.

You should also check how much fuel is in the car’s tank. It should be full, and you’ll have to return it full, too.

Make sure to also check the small print of the rental agreement.

Be on time when you return the car

This is especially important if you have a flight to catch. Don’t be late, because you will have to find a place to refuel the car, and that may be tricky. Plus, there might be a line at the desk or some problems.

Give yourself plenty of time to return the car so you can avoid unexpected and unpleasant surprises and speak to an agent to make sure everything is in order once you return your car.

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A GPS is a must-have but shouldn’t be trusted all the time!

Use a GPS but don’t 100% trust it

Driving in Sardinia can be tricky, as roads are not only windy but at times poorly signaled and very poorly maintained. Signs are sometimes placed literally on the turn you need to take, so they are easy to miss.

You can use Google Maps or other GPS services, but try to stick to the main roads and follow the signs whenever you can. Google Maps has a habit of picking the shortest road which isn’t necessarily the best one – I only know too well.

It will lead you to countryside roads, wrong roads, or even nonexistent ones (I once got stuck in the middle of nowhere near Sassari, and almost had a panic attack as I was running out of gas until a car passed by and offered to lead the way to the nearest gas station).

Now, don’t get me wrong: you should use a GPS in Sardinia. Use it as a guide and reference but don’t be surprised about the occasional mistake – it happens, you’re not the first victim of a weird Google Maps itinerary. If you get lost, ask a local for help. They may not speak English, but they will go out of their way to give you a hand!

Respect local driving and parking regulations

Like in every country, there is a set of rules to follow when driving in Sardinia. Be sure to strictly adhere to them! Pay particular attention to road signs: some cities often change them, so your GPS might not be up to date and you might be fined just because you didn’t look at the road carefully enough.

Speed limits and speed cameras (called “autovelox” in Italian) are also a common holiday-spoiling factor when driving in Sardinia: keep an eye on them, they are usually signaled a bit before they are placed. If you see other cars slowing down suddenly on the freeway, that’s likely because there is a speed camera and they know it.

To give you a general idea, the speed limit in Sardinia is 110 km/h on the freeway (called superstrada). It’s 90 km/h on main provincial roads, with parts where it will be just 70 km/h. The speed limit is 50 km/h in cities, with residential areas having an even lower speed limit of 30 km/h.

You will see cars driving in Sardinia much faster than the speed limit, but you should not emulate them!

The same goes for pay and display parking. You certainly don’t want to get a parking ticket!

Paid parking in Sardinia is signaled by blue lines. In most places, you will have to pay to park there from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and again from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Beware that many beach locations have paid parking on Sundays too. The fee (per hour) varies depending on the location, even within cities.

Free parking is signaled by white lines. Yellow lines are disabled parking.

There are a lot of places where it is forbidden to park your car: check the doors and gates for the specific signal; make sure that you pay your parking spot if necessary.

Beware that many locals completely disregard the parking permissions – you often seen cars parked in what we refer to as “parcheggio in doppia fila” (double lane parking) but that is definitely forbidden and slows down traffic!

If you do get a ticket when driving in Sardinia, the car-rental company will send you a notification at your home address and you will be made to pay.

ZTL
This is what a ZTL sign may look like

What is a ZTL?

One of the trickiest things about driving in Sardinia are the infamous ZTL areas. ZTL means “zona traffico limitato” and the acronym refers to a restricted traffic zone.

There are many ZTLs on the island, usually in historic city centers (in cities like Cagliari, Sassari, Alghero or Olbia) or in some specific natural/protected areas.

You will recognize them as they look a bit like an electronic gate and there will be a bright sign. If it is red, it will read “varco chiuso” – gate closed, and that means you can’t go through. If it is green, it will say “varco aperto” – gate open, and you can drive through.

In cities, a ZTL is typically closed to non residents between 3:00 and 5:00 pm and between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am, however keep your eyes open for the sign that points out the exact times.

The purpose of a ZTL is to make the streets safer for pedestrians or animals, preserve the city/site and lower emissions. You need special permission to drive through those areas at any time of day and the gates have cameras to catch any vehicle that drives through without permission.

If you don’t have permission (you won’t!) and it’s not a time of day when you can safely drive through, you will have to park your car outside the area and… enjoy a walk.

Absolutely no drunk driving!

Italian law on drinking and driving is quite strict, in line with drinking and driving regulations of other European Union countries. The breathalyzers are set so that they detect everything over 0.5% alcohol in your blood.

This means, even a beer can lead to a fine. If you are driving, it’s better be safe than sorry. Avoid drinking alcoholics of any kind: many policemen like to be fussy. Besides, it is dangerous!

I hope this has been an exhaustive guide on renting a car in Sardinia that will help you enjoy your holiday to the fullest!

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Claudia was born and raised in Sardinia, and after moving between the United States and the United Kingdom, she's now back living in her hometown, Cagliari. She's a travel blogger and certified travel designer who loves planning trips and publishing guides, travel tips, and packing lists so that you don't have to. Owner of Strictly Sardinia, cat mom to Minnie. Loves pizza, hiking, archeology, cities, beaches, swimming, and running. Hates peppers.

22 thoughts on “The Best Guide To Renting A Car In Sardinia: 21 Best Expert Tips”

  1. Hi, I`m planning to visit Sardinia in the following months and I`m looking for a car rental company that doesn’t ask for a credit card and doesn`t block money on it. Do you have any idea if is one like this?

  2. Also can you please suggest a route that I can take from Cagliari to Palau that would allow for us to stop and nice beach’s along the way.

  3. Hello Laura, thank you for commenting on this post 🙂 As you can read from the title, this post gives detailed instructions and guidelines on picking the best car rental in Sardinia. Follow the guidelines provided and you should score a good car for your Sardinia trip 🙂

  4. Can I drive with my Australian drivers licence in Italy ?
    How much do hire car companies charge when you are 80 ?

  5. In theory, you will need an international drivers’ license. In practice, sometimes they check and ask, most of the times they don’t. I’d get it, because I hate nuisances. Re the cost: if you use one of the links I have placed in the post to Discover Cars, you can do a simulation of car rental and that will calculate it for you.

  6. Good morning from Canada. Just searched for a car from early January to second week of March. Just for 1 month it tells me that it is $4800 Canadian. Is that typical of the prices for Sardinia? Thanks

  7. I can’t comment, really. I don’t know what parameters you used ie size of the car, manual vs automatic transmission, pick up and drop off location, things included etc. So I really don’t know.

  8. Ciao Claudia, thank you for your website, it’s great!
    We are visiting Sardinia and Corsica and have found we can’t take our rental car on the ferry to Corsica, and need to leave it in Cannigione, instead of Santa Teresa Gallura. Is it possible to get a taxi or bus from Cannigione to Santa Teresa Gallura so we can catch the ferry? Alternatively can we taxi from Cannigione to Arzachena or San Pantaleo to stay the night, then catch a bus to Santa Teresa Gallura? This is for late September / early October. Grazie molto.

  9. Yes there are buses but you may have to change in Arzachena. You can arrange a private transfer directly with your accommodation.

  10. Hi Claudia. First off, I’d like to say that I’m so happy to have discovered your website. It’s very informative. My husband and I are going to Sardinia next month for Easter week. It’s our second time in Sardinia but the first time we focused on Costa Esmeralda, stayed in Palau, no rental car. We did hire a private tour guide on some days. This time we will rent a car, fly to Cagliari and stay for 2 nights, then 3 nights at an agriturismo in Tula in Sassari, then another 3 nights in Alghero. Since we will have a car we will be stopping at villages along the way to our destinations. We are planning to go back to Corsica. Which base, Tula or Alghero would be more convenient to drive up there? I read in one of the comments that they were not able to leave their rental car in santa teresa gallura. Is this a general rule for rental cars or part of the policy of the company of the rental car? If we do decide to go
    Corsica we were intending to leave our car at santa teresa gallura. Do you know if there is a parking area there? Thanks so much. Maria

  11. Hello Maria, thank you for leaving a comment. Tula is a bit closer to Santa Teresa – the difference is actually just 30 minutes. I think the issue with dropping off a car in Santa Teresa di Gallura is that there are no agencies that partner with others on the island – only smaller ones. What you could do is drop it off at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport and take a bus from there to Santa Teresa. There are parking areas in Santa Teresa di Gallura – paid parking near the harbor. Hope this helps!

  12. We want to visit both Sardinia and Corsica in mid-late May and have read the car rental companies do not want to have you drop off a car in the other island (other country). But you can’t get a rental at Santa Teresa Gallura.
    Could we rent in Sardinia, drive around Sardinia for a week, then take the car by ferry to Bonifacio to spend a week on ,Corsica and then come back to Sardinia to drop it off, say at Olbia?

  13. Hi! It really depends on the company you are renting with. You will have to read the geographical terms and conditions of the car rental supplier you wish to rent with. Let me also warn you that if you wish to return your car in Corsica, it will be way more expensive. Easier and cheaper to rent a car in Sardinia, return it in Sardinia, and rent a different car in Corsica.

  14. Hi. Hi. I am an American living in Paris and have a California drivers license, recently renewed. The license is in California right now waiting for a friend to bring it to me in Paris before I go to Sardinia. I won’t be in California to get the international drivers license. I read somewhere that it could be used if I get an official translation in Italian. Is that true? If so, how would I go about it? Thank you!

  15. Hello Cherilyn, to be honest I don’t know, and it would seem weird. If I were you, I’d try to check on the website of the AAA what the steps are to get an IDP.

  16. I have reserved a rental already at Alghero airpor with a manual transmission. I am from USA and am familiar with the manual. But….my question is…is the steering wheel on the right or left side of the car?

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