Cagliari Elmas International Airport or Mario Mameli is the largest airport in Sardinia.
The airport area is a three-story building that has two terminals and two runways. The first terminal is a passenger terminal with a capacity of up to 4 million passengers per year, the second is General Aviation serving private and business flights. On the ground floor, the arrival area is organized by baggage claim, a tour desk, a first-aid post, an ATM, a buffet, car rental companies.
On the second floor, the zone departures with check-in counters, multiple shops.
The third floor houses airline offices, a business center, a self-service restaurant, a control room and an airport control room.
The airport operates flights to the following destinations:
22 regular domestic routes: Ancona, Bari, Bergamo, Milan, Palermo, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Verona and 13 more destinations;
43 international flights: Hamburg, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Krakow, Dublin, Geneva, London, Madrid, Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Zurich and 28 other countries
For passengers of Cagliari Airport are provided with a wide range of services: free Wi-fi, car rental, VIP service (personal assistant, vip-lounge), free airport tour, Fast Track strip (short way to the departure area with an accelerated control point), Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto, located on the ground floor, tourist services. In the arrivals area, there is an ambulance station operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The airport offers a multi-storey car park, tentatively renting a parking lot for a day will cost around 5 euros, and for 1 hour 2-3 euros, parking for people with disabilities is free.
How long does it take to get to popular resorts near Cagliari
The convenient location of the airport allows you to get to the most popular resorts located near Cagliari.
A short distance less than 50 km from Cagliari airport is the popular resort of Santa Margherita di Pula. A resort with a developed cultural life, picturesque landscapes of lakes, rocks and coniferous groves, as well as a clear sea. The road to the resort by private car takes 45 minutes, heading along the E25 and Strada Statale 195. By public transport, the journey will take 1 hour and 50 minutes: you need to travel by train from the airport to Cagliari bus station for 6 minutes (ticket price 2 euros), and at the bus station transfer to a bus that travels along line 129 (ticket price 3.7 euros), at the end of the journey you need to walk about 1 kilometer to the resort.
The sunny and quiet town of Villasimius can be reached by car (private or rented) in 1 hour driving 62 km along the SS125 var highway or in 1 hour 10 minutes driving 55 km along the SP 17 highway. The second path runs along the seafront. It is also possible to get there by public transport: having traveled from the airport to the Cagliari bus station by train for about 9 minutes and making a transfer to the bus, having traveled another 1 hour 30 minutes to the end point along line 101. Taking into account the bus schedule, this route will take about 2 hours in total. The fare by train will be 2 euros, and by bus 4.3 euros.
At a distance of 65 km from the airport is another of the popular resorts of Costa Rei, or as it is also called the “Coast of Kings”. The road to the village by car will take 1 hour, moving along the already known highway SS125var. It is also possible to get to Costa Rei by public transport, but you need to be prepared for a fairly long trip. From the airport to the bus station of Cagliari, you need to travel 7 minutes by train, the ticket price is 2 euros. Then make a rather tiring bus ride along 101 lines with 37 stops, paying almost 4 euros.
Spiaggia del Poetto (Poetto Beach) is the poetry of southern Sardinia. The resort is located 18 kilometers from Cagliari Airport on the south coast of the island, overlooking the Gulf of Cagliari. It can be reached from Cagliari Airport by public transport, the journey will take about 50 minutes with a transfer from the train (cost 2 euros) to the city bus (cost 1.3 euros) or by car in 20 minutes.
How to find the car rental office at Cagliari Airport
Renting a car is the best way to get around the island. Car rental companies are located at Cagliari Airport in front of the terminal on the first floor.
You can find them by following the signs that say "Car rental". Companies offer all kinds of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, minibuses. In order to rent a car, you must have an international driver's license, the availability of funds, approximately 500 euros, as a deposit, with a subsequent return. As for the price for renting a car per day, a compact economy class car will cost about 25-30 EUR.
Good to know
Most Popular Agency
Optimorent
Most popular car class
Standard
Average price
29 € / Day
Best price
21 € / Day
Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental
January
€76
February
€78
March
€81
April
€116
May
€110
June
€150
July
€171
August
€115
September
€73
October
€64
November
€66
December
€142
* Prices are based on orders processed over the previous 2 years.
A percentage showing the monthly occupancy of the fleet of available vehicles. During August, there is a maximum demand for car rental, which entails a decrease in the range of cars available for order. You should take care of booking a car in Cagliari Airport in advance, this will allow you to get the preferred option on the most favorable financial terms.
The best time to rent a car in Cagliari Airport is November. This month, rental prices are minimal, below the annual average by 34%, and start from €25 for a Compact car.
In summer, the demand for car rental reaches its peak. The choice of available cars is decreasing. At the same time, the price of the service almost doubles! For example, in July, the average rental price of the popular car model Mercedes C Class reaches €38 per day.
Average prices for 1 day rental for different car classes:
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2x
A/C
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Citroen C1
Citroen C1
€14 / Day
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2x
A/C
4x
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
€18 / Day
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3x
A/C
4x
Audi A4
Audi A4
€32 / Day
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4x
A/C
5x
Ford Foxus Estate
Ford Foxus Estate
€33 / Day
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3x
A/C
5x
BMW X1
BMW X1
€33 / Day
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4x
BMW 5 series
BMW 5 series
€45 / Day
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5x
Ford Tourneo
Ford Tourneo
€55 / Day
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A/C
2x
BMW 4 Cabrio
BMW 4 Cabrio
€65 / Day
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Cars of any class from budget to premium.
A wide range of models: convertibles, sedans, SUVs, minivans.
When calculating the rental price for a car in Cagliari Airport, seasonal demand, the class of the car itself and the duration of the rental are taken into account. In winter, renting a car is the cheapest. In the summer, rent will cost more expensive. An additional discount for long-term rentals is provided by many car rental companies, which makes your trip even more profitable for the budget. For example, in the spring months, the compact Ford Focusmodel can be rented for just €25 per day. Renting the same car for a week will cost less and will be only €14. The situation is similar with other models of the budget segment. Among them are Mercedes C Class, Opel Insignia Estate, VW Tiguan, which can be rented for as little as €35-€54 per day. Approximately for €67in Cagliari Airport you can rent a convertible car. Premium segment models are more expensive, the rental will cost from €228 per day. If we talk about exclusive models, then when ordering them, you should be prepared for an amount of 450€ or more for daily use.
In recent years in Cagliari Airport the demand for electric rental cars has been growing steadily. Their popularity is due to the presence of numerous free parking lots and recharging stations. You will be able to rent Tesla Model X in Cagliari Airport by selecting start and end dates of the rental in the search filter.
Required documents for rental cars
Driving license
Credit card
Voucher
Passport
Attention!
A valid international driver's license is required!
Your guide to rent a car in Cagliari Airport
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Early Booking Discount
Cagliari Airport is a popular tourist destination, so car rental is consistently in demand. The earlier you book a car, the more options there will be and the lower the prices will be. Choose transport online at least 6 weeks before your visit. Better yet, do it as soon as you start planning your vacation. If plans change, you can cancel your booking without penalty up to 48 hours before it starts.
Which car to choose
Tourists who expect to drive only around the city and its immediate surroundings prefer to rent compact cars, Citroen C1 or Ford Focus. For trips to the mountains, you need a car with increased power. You should go on such a trip with a full tank, as fuel consumption in the mountains increases one and a half to two times. An all-wheel drive crossover would be the ideal car for this. Renting Opel Insignia Estate in Cagliari Airport will cost €38 per day.
What you need to pay attention to when receiving a car
Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.
The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.
Insurance recommendations
Rental companies in Cagliari Airport may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:
Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.
If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged.
Check out the fuel policy
For trips over long distances, it is better to choose the option with the already included payment for a full tank. If you have a short trip, then this service is inappropriate. Be sure to read the fuel policy before making a booking:
If necessary, use the special filter to select the most convenient option for you.
Rent without mileage limit
The rental company may set a daily mileage limit. You will have to pay extra for exceeding the limit. Please check this condition before booking. It is possible that a more expensive rental option will turn out to be more profitable in the end: it will not require any additional expenses. To filter cars with unlimited mileage - use the "Mileage" filter in the search results.
Compare prices and conditions from different car rental companies
When choosing a rental car in Cagliari Airport, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.
Which rental company to choose
Pay attention to the car park. Large and reliable companies regularly buy new cars.
Our clients name the top companies in Cagliari Airport - EUROPCAR with an average rating 9.9 points and SIXT with 9 points.
We show all the rental conditions of different companies. Read the rules carefully before booking a car.
Getting a car at a rental office
Getting a rented car in Cagliari Airport is as follows: You show the manager a voucher, as well as the necessary documents - a passport and an international driver's license. The manager draws up a lease agreement, after which the agreed amount of the security deposit will be blocked on your bank card. Before receiving the car, it is necessary to inspect it, fix the existing damage and inform the manager about them.
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