Why choose to travel in Sardinia by car?
Sardinia is a magical and wonderful island. It is rich in magnificent coastlines, beautiful towns, and a hinterland that hides mysteries and ancient knowledge. The best way to experience it? By car. And by boat, of course.
Olbia is a city that revolves around relaxation and simplicity. Everything amplifies when you decide to grant yourself the freedom to rent a car and visit the beaches, the coast, and the entire magnificent territory of Costa Smeralda.
Olbia has beautiful beaches, and you can engage in various activities – such as boat trips – to enjoy the sun and the climate of Sardinia.
Take the opportunity to visit them all from Capo Ceraso to Golfo Aranci and continue north towards Palau, Santa Teresa Gallura and enjoy wonderful viewpoints and must-see locations.
Car rental at the airport
At Olbia's Costa Smeralda International Airport, you'll find major car rental companies such as EuropCar, Hertz, Sixt, Noleggiare. Besides the big car rental companies, you can also find smaller local companies that offer excellent services, often at lower rates, like Only Sardinia and Ruvioli.
Car rental in the city
There are also car rentals located in the center of Olbia that offer free car delivery throughout the city: you can also choose to rent a car in the city center and have it delivered directly to the port, the airport, or by taxi. All this at no extra charge, for free, and with super-fast delivery times.
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Free roads, no tolls
In Sardinia, there are no highways! So if you rent a car, you won't have to bear additional toll costs and the lines at toll booths; you can move freely and cost-free. Sardinia is rich in provincial roads, some of which offer breathtaking landscapes.
Amazing landscapes
You can drive on roads with coastal or rural views… breathtaking! The roads in Sardinia are not just mere routes; they are true tourist experiences. Some roads hug the sea, while others pass through the densest Mediterranean scrub. Some are filled with luxurious cars, while on others you can see a shepherd moving his flock from one pasture to another, as they are so narrow and
- Scenic roads
- Alghero - Bosa
- Olbia - Porto Cervo
- Olbia - Golfo Aranci
Along the Olbia- Porto Cervo road, there are several viewpoints where you can admire the landscape and purchase refreshing drinks and street food snacks
Reduced traffic
Usually, the roads in Olbia and the main cities of northern Sardinia are not very crowded because the beaches and boat trips draw residents and tourists. You can enjoy a relaxed and stress-free driving experience. During rush hours – such as when returning from the beach around 6 PM – there are parts of the cities where small traffic jams can occur. Keep this in mind if you need to catch a ferry or have other commitments. Remember that Olbia is a city of 60 thousand inhabitants, so its traffic cannot be compared to that of large metropolises.
Move independently
Getting around Sardinia using public transportation like buses or trains is not very straightforward, as services are not widespread. Planning a vacation in Sardinia considering moving with these means is quite risky. If you want to experience Sardinia and reach the hinterland from the coast or simply move between Olbia and Golfo Aranci or Palau, you only need to rent a car to be able to move in complete autonomy.