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

Sassari travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sassari

With a population of 91,895, Sassari is a must-see destination in Sardinia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sassari has to offer.

When to visit Sassari

Sassari in February
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sassari in February
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sassari

Plane

Although Sassari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 15 miles from Sassari. The shortest flight to Sassari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Sassari is the busiest station in Sassari. Another popular train station is Sassari S. Giovanni, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sassari is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 51 miles from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Rental4Leisure and Viaggiare Rent, among others, in Olbia.

Plane

Although Sassari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 15 miles from Sassari. The shortest flight to Sassari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Sassari is the busiest station in Sassari. Another popular train station is Sassari S. Giovanni, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sassari is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 51 miles from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Rental4Leisure and Viaggiare Rent, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Sassari

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Sassari

Lufthansa
Good (7,996 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,977 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,776 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,215 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,372 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (605 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (223 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (406 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sassari

Most booked hotels in Sassari

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Hotel Carlo Felice
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hotel Marini
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Grazia Deledda
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Sassari

Hiring a car in Sassari costs £41 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.66 per litre in Sassari (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.85 and £26.46. The most frequently booked car type in Sassari is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Puma or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sassari costs £41 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.66 per litre in Sassari (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.85 and £26.46. The most frequently booked car type in Sassari is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Puma or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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