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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alghero has to offer.

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When to visit Alghero

Alghero in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alghero in December
Estimated hotel price
£41
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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Felirent, 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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Felirent, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Alghero

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
CAGCagliari Elmas
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Alghero

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,188 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,605 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,489 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (637 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alghero

From 5-star hotels such as the Smy Carlos V Alghero to great affordable options like the Alghero Vacanze Hotel, Alghero offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hotel Catalunya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel Corte Rosada
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Rina Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Smy Carlos V Alghero
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£155+
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Hotel Soleado
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Alghero

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £33 per day, on average, or £167 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Alghero.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.73 and £27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Alghero is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alghero costs £33 per day, on average, or £167 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Alghero.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.73 and £27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Alghero is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Alghero

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