Olbia car hires from £6/day

Make your trip a genuine Italian experience and opt for a compact car which can easily zoom in and out of Olbia’s streets, like a Fiat 500 or a Mini. Smaller cars don’t eat up as much fuel and can squeeze through the narrow Italian roads easily. Families who need more space can opt for a minivan to gain more capacity.

The Italian police can be very strict, especially with tourists, so adhering to posted speed limits is paramount. Speed limit signs are given in km/h. General restrictions allow up to 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential areas, 90 km/h (55 mph) on secondary highways, and up to 110 km/h (68 mph) on main highways.

Parking in Olbia can be a challenge, as tourists clog up the city during the peak season. White lines indicate free parking, blue lines are for metered parking, and yellow lines are reserved for drivers with specific passes. Alternatively, public parking lots like the Parcheggi Gratuiti or the Parcheggio Via Garibaldi 45 are also an option.

On average a car hire in Olbia costs £31 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Ok Mobility (£6/day), Target Rent a Car (£9/day) and Goldcar Rental SP (£9/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Ok Mobility Via degli Astronauti, Olbia 07026 (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Olbia is £6.17 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £74 and £99, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Olbia.

Car hire companies onsite at Costa Smeralda airport include Rental Plus, B-Rent, NOLEGGIARE, Felirent, Viaggiare Rent, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, SICILY BY CAR, Galierirent, Italy Car Rent and OptimoRent.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Costa Smeralda airport to off-airport locations include B-Rent, NOLEGGIARE, SICILY BY CAR, OptimoRent, Alamo, Ecovia, Welcome Cars, MAGGIORE, Avis and LOCAUTO.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Olbia costs £24 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Olbia costs £28 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Olbia costs £30 per day, on average.

In Olbia, cars are most frequently hired at B-Rent Aeroporto di Costa Smeralda, Aeroporto Costa Smeralda, OT, , Italy - Sardinia (2 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Olbia costs £214 per week (£31 per day).

On average a car hire in Olbia costs £917 per month (£31 per day).

Most car hire providers in Olbia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Olbia, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Returning your hire car at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is a straightforward process. Follow the signs to the car rental return area and park your car in the designated area. Remove all your belongings from the car before locking it and depositing the key in the designated drop box or returning it to the hire desks if they're open. You can request a receipt for the return of the car. It's advisable to return the car with a full tank to avoid additional charges.

One important thing for drivers to be aware of when driving in Olbia is headlights. In Italy, it's mandatory to use headlights at all times, even during daylight hours, outside of built-up areas. This is to increase visibility and safety on the roads. Drivers should also be aware of roundabouts in Italy, which are common in Olbia. When approaching a roundabout, drivers should give way to those already on the roundabout and signal when they are exiting. Be familiar with these road rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable driving experience in Olbia.