The code SAVE24 is redeemable until 31.12.2025 at 23.59 and grants a discount of 10 % from a minimum booking price of 100 euros. The rental must be made before 31.01.2026. The discount code must be entered in the discount code field when booking. The promotion cannot be combined with other discounts and only one discount code can be redeemed per booking. The amount will be transferred to your account upon return of the rental car. Cash payment is not possible without a reservation or with a cancelled reservation.
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Escape the cold and wet winter at home and explore Cagliari in Sardinia with a hired car from Cagliari Airport. With a hired car you can drive to your favourite places in Cagliari and its surroundings and recharge your batteries. Look forward to a few hours of sun and enjoy Sardinia in peace with a hired car.
Start with a hired car at Cagliari Airport (CAG)
Discovering Cagliari's old town
Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, which belongs to Italy, and is best explored by hired car. The city, with a population of almost 160,000, is located in the southern area and is surrounded by the Golfo di Quartu, the Golfo degli Angeli and the Campidano plain. Cagliari and Rome, the capital of Italy, have two common characteristics: both metropolises were founded a long time ago and are each built on seven hills. In addition, you can hire a cheap hired car in both places and thus explore the city itself and the surrounding area. For almost 90 years, the Sardinian island capital Cagliari has had an airport just a few kilometers outside the center. It is called Aeroporto Internationale Elmas and has the IATA code CAG. If you hire a car directly at the airport, you can explore Sardinia on your own.
Enjoy culinary highlights in winter in Cagliari
Cagliari and also the rest of Sardinia are waiting for you during the winter months with some culinary highlights. When it slowly gets cooler outside in winter, there is nothing better than to sit down and feast in a cosy café or restaurant. This is of course also true for the Sardinian city of Cagliari. If you like to taste the cuisines of the world, then Cagliari is the place to be. Look forward to a wintery menu of antipasto di mare, Malloreddus with fresh salsiccia, tartar of tuna and as dessert tiramisu or seadas. And what tastes best with it than a nice Italian drop? So that all this gourmet food does not lead to considerable winter bacon, you can then look forward to a digestive walk along the port of Cagliari. Well, could we convince you of a winter trip to Cagliari in Sardinia?
Information about Elmas Cagliari Airport
Cagliari Airport (CAG) is located 7 km northwest of the Sardinian capital and takes its name from the Elmas region. Locals and tourists flying in from Italy also call it Aeroporto Mario Mameli.
Meanwhile the airport CAG is the biggest and most important airport of Sardinia.
The first propeller plane to Rome took off from here in 1928. International flights have been taking place since May 1937.
At present, about three million passengers use the airport, which was completely modernized 20 years ago, every year. The two runways handle more than 15,000 take-offs and landings per year.
The majority of the passengers come from Italy. Internationally, the airport is mainly used by Germans and Spaniards.
What you should check when you pick up your hired car
The right way to hire your hired car
The following points can be discussed in the airport office of the lessor of your hired car:
How are the car hire offers insured? You certainly want to enjoy your stay in Sardinia without any worries and should therefore insist on a fully comprehensive insurance without excess.
Cheap car offers should be questioned by you on prescribed equipment details. These include, for example, child seats, if you are on holiday with your children in Sardinia.
You should also find out which fuel regulation the car hire company prescribes for your favourite hired car. As a rule, you take over your car at the pick-up station with a full tank of fuel and must return it in the same condition. In this case, it is important how many kilometers the nearest gas station is from Cagliari Elmas CAG airport.
You are in Italy for the first time and want to explore the whole island of Sardinia with a hired car from Cagliari? Then you should hire a car with no mileage limit, because it will make your stay especially cheap.
If you are planning to visit the neighboring island of Corsica with your hired car, be sure to obtain insurance information. Not every car hire company hires out vehicles with international insurance policies.
How is the deposit for your hired car handled? Does it block the car hire on the credit card or do you have to transfer the amount directly?
What are the highlights of Cagliari and its surroundings that I must not miss?
Su Giudeu Beachin Cagliari, Sardinien
Cagliari Cathedral
Take a kayak tour
Since you are always flexible and independent with a hired car, you can explore Cagliari and its surroundings on your own. Visit for example the Cagliari Cathedral or the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari. The Torre dell' Elefante is also worth a trip with a hired car. If you prefer to relax on the beach, we recommend Su Giudeu or Cala Regina. Here you can relax wonderfully and enjoy the wonderful weather. But also for active vacationers Sardinia has a lot to offer. Go on a kayak tour, go hiking or take part in a dolphin sighting. As you can see, there is something for everyone in Sardinia, whether you are a culture lover, sun worshipper or sports enthusiast.
What traffic rules do I have to respect in Sardinia?
Speed limits
If you are travelling in Sardinia with a hired car, you should always keep to the speed limits. These are 50 km/h in the city, 90 km/h outside the city and 90 km/h on highways. There are no freeways in Sardinia.
Safety belts
In Italy, and thus also in Sardinia, seat belts are compulsory. This obligation applies to all passengers, including dogs.
Parking
If you leave the hired car and want to walk a bit, you should know the following markings regarding parking:
Marking
Meaning
Blue stripes
paid parking
White stripes
free parking
Black-yellow stripes
no parking
No stripes
mostly no parking
Alcohol limit
The blood alcohol limit in Sardinia is 0.5, but a strict ban on drinking and driving applies to novice drivers for the first three years.
FURTHER RULES
Operating a cell phone while driving is prohibited. In addition, the lights on the hired car must also be switched on during the day. For each passenger a warning vest must be carried in addition. This can be obtained at petrol stations at the border.
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Rating of Mina F.
“No pushy insurance sales, friendly and competent both at the beginning and end of the rental period.”
Rating of Yassine H.
“Friendly staff; the vehicle was like new and in top condition!”
Rating of Antonio S.
“The pickup as well as the return went flawlessly and without much effort. For the next rental I will definitely consider dirveFTI again.”
Rating of Hans W.
“Very good service when picking up the rental car....The return was very fast and uncomplicated...”
Rating of Maurice F.
“Great!!! We have received a new car (not yet 6000 km), Also return was easy, already alone by the all-round insurance coverage. Am totally thrilled. I will book here again every time I travel abroad - high praise...”
Rating of Torsten D.
“The rental company Centauro, the station Cagliari airport I can definitely recommend. We got an upgrade, the car was in good condition. The pickup was easy and the staff friendly. The drop off was also very uncomplicated and fast. We will be back again!”
Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Cagliari Airport
How much does a hired car cost at Cagliari Airport?
Sunset in Cagliari
A cheap hired car is available from as little as 21 £ per week. We compare the prices of all reputable car hire companies and show you the best offer so that you do not have to fear any nasty surprises during your holiday.
Small cars are especially popular, and you can hire them for as little as 21 £ per week. Because whether you're with friends or your partner, a small car is maneuverable, and you won't have any problems finding a parking space. If you are travelling to Cagliari with the whole family, a family car is also suitable for already 52 £ per week. Here not only your loved ones will find enough space, but also the baggage including parasol. If you like to drive in the nature, you should book a hired car with four-wheel drive, so that you do not get stuck even in the terrain. In addition, at Cagliari airport you have the option of booking a convertible from 245 £ per week as a hired car. Open the roof and feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin.
If you only need a hired car for one day, you can hire it for as low as 3 £ per day.
Can I book a hired car at Cagliari Airport without a credit card?
A hired car without credit card is available from 23 £ per day. Simply check the box "Bookable without credit card" in the search mask. Depending on the rental company you can pay by invoice, direct debit, on site with EC card or even with PayPal. Booking a hired car has never been so easy! You will find more information in the rental conditions.
To ensure that you can relax stress-free during your holiday, we recommend that you take out fully comprehensive insurance without an excess. In this way, you will not incur any additional costs in the event of damage.
During which opening hours can I pick up a hired car at Cagliari Airport?
The opening hours of the car hire agencies vary depending on the provider and the season. However, you can also pick up the hired car at Cagliari Airport outside the opening hours. If desired, please indicate this directly with your booking. Additional fees may apply for this. An employee will then be ready for you, or you can pick up the key contactless at a vending machine.
You will find car hire stations on the right side of the multi-level parking garage after arriving at the airport. After baggage claim, simply go directly to the car hire counter and start your well-deserved holiday in Sardinia without any detours.
What to consider when returning the hired car at Cagliari airport?
Remember to refuel the hired car before returning it, depending on the refuelling regulations. The drive from the center of Cagliari to the airport takes about 15 minutes by hired car. You will find the nearest gas station in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Follow the signs for the return of the hired car and plan enough time on site. Have the condition of the hired car documented and take the protocol with you.
If time is a little tight, the return of the hired car can be done at any time, even outside opening hours. Simply leave the key in the key box provided for this purpose.
Can I use the ferry to other islands or to the Italian mainland with the hired car?
Ferry from Catania to the mainland
Car hire trips by ferry to other islands or to the mainland are generally possible but depend on the type of vehicle and rental company. If you want to visit other islands, such as Corsica, or the mainland by hired car from Sardinia, please read the rental conditions under the heading "Cross-border trips" or "Border trips".
In any case, register the trip either directly when booking via the field "Message to our service team" or with the rental company on site when accepting the hired car. Additional charges may apply.
