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 4 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 Goldcar Rental SP, 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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Sassari

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Sassari

Lufthansa
Good (7,950 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,914 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (907 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,288 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,346 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,196 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (602 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,896 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (220 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (404 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)
£84+
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Pegasus Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hotel Leonardo Da Vinci
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Grazia Deledda
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Sassari

Hiring a car in Sassari costs £37 per day, on average, or £147 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, 27% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.68 and £24.90. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sassari, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sassari costs £37 per day, on average, or £147 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, 27% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.68 and £24.90. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sassari, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

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