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

Alghero travel guide

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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 4 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
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alghero in April
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 Rental4Leisure and Italy Car Rent, 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 Rental4Leisure and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Alghero

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
CAGCagliari Elmas
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Alghero

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,890 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,931 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,249 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,189 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,337 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (597 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,891 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 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 £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alghero

Most booked hotels in Alghero

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El Faro Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hotel Catalunya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hotel Corte Rosada Affiliated by Melia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hotel Calabona
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hotel La Margherita & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hotel Soleado
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Alghero

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £30 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.34 and £24.45. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alghero, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £30 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.34 and £24.45. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alghero, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Alghero

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