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 May
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sassari in May
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 24 km from Sassari. The shortest flight to Sassari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Sassari is the busiest station in Sassari. Another popular train station is Sassari S. Giovanni, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sassari is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 83 km from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Rental Plus and Galdierirent, among others, in Olbia.

Plane

Although Sassari doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 24 km from Sassari. The shortest flight to Sassari from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Sassari is the busiest station in Sassari. Another popular train station is Sassari S. Giovanni, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sassari is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 83 km from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Rental Plus and Galdierirent, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Sassari

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Sassari

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,259 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,867 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (214 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (383 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (185 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Pegasus Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hotel Grazia Deledda
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Sassari

Expect to pay £1.45 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 £17.38 and £23.17. 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 Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.45 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 £17.38 and £23.17. 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 Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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