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 May
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sassari in May
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 8h 40m.

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 51 miles from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Rental4Leisure, 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 8h 40m.

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 51 miles from Sassari. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Rental4Leisure, among others, in Olbia.

Airports near Sassari

OLBOlbia Costa Smeralda
AHOAlghero-Fertilia

Airlines serving Sassari

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,287 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,191 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (207 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 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)
£83+
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Pegasus Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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B&B Viale San Pietro
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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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)
£59+
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Hotel Marini
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Sassari

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sassari, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sassari, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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