Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alghero travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alghero

With a population of 34.261, Alghero is a must-see destination in Sardinia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alghero has to offer.

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When to visit Alghero

Alghero in April
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alghero in April
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alghero in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alghero, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Alghero

Plane

When flying to Alghero, you’ll arrive at Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alghero from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

The train station in Alghero is called Alghero, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alghero is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 107 km from Alghero. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Olbia.

Plane

When flying to Alghero, you’ll arrive at Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alghero from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

The train station in Alghero is called Alghero, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alghero is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 107 km from Alghero. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Olbia.

Airlines serving Alghero

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,820 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,887 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,701 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,762 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,974 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,285 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (590 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,877 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (214 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alghero

From 5-star hotels such as the Smy Carlos V Wellness & Spa Alghero to great affordable options like the Panorama Guest House, Alghero offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alghero

Most booked hotels in Alghero

Hotel Catalunya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Alma di Alghero Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Hotel La Margherita & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Hotel Riviera
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£38+
Hotel Soleado
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£52+
Villaggio Camping Torre Del Porticciolo
0 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£56+

Hiring a car in Alghero

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £28 per day, on average, or £141 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Alghero.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Alghero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.44 and £23.25. The most frequently booked car type in Alghero is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £28 per day, on average, or £141 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Alghero.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Alghero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.44 and £23.25. The most frequently booked car type in Alghero is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.