Car hire in Alghero
1 office in Alghero · airport pick-up · Italy
Alghero is Sardinia's most singular city: a former Catalan stronghold where the Algherese dialect is still spoken, with golden ramparts above the sea, cobbled alleyways and towers standing watch over the harbour. It feels at once familiar and exotic, and its airport — where our pick-up desk is located — connects it directly with the mainland.
Sardinia is a big island with limited public transport, and the north-west is no exception: the coves of Porto Conte, the scenic road to Bosa and La Pelosa beach can only be reached by car. Hiring one the moment you land at Alghero Airport is the logical way to begin.
Search cars in AlgheroWhy hire a car in Alghero
- The best coves of north-west Sardinia, from Porto Conte to La Pelosa, have no useful bus service: without a car you are confined to the town beach.
- The Alghero–Bosa coastal road is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean — an experience that only exists behind the wheel.
- Pick up at Alghero Airport, ~20 min from the old town, with a direct road out to the whole Coral Riviera.
Day trips near Alghero
- Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto — A headland of white cliffs concealing a stalactite-filled sea cave, reached down the Escala del Cabirol steps, around 30 minutes away.
- Bosa — A stack of colourful houses beneath a castle on the River Temo, reached by a spectacular coastal road, around 50 minutes away.
- Stintino and La Pelosa — One of Italy's most famous beaches: white sand, turquoise water and an Aragonese tower, around 1 hour away.
- Sassari — Sardinia's second city, with a historic centre, museums and a pleasant tourist-free atmosphere come evening, around 40 minutes away via the SS291.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Alguer
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book La Pelosa beach if I drive there from Alghero?
In high season access to the beach is restricted and usually requires booking online in advance, along with a compulsory beach mat. Set off early to park in Stintino and keep your confirmation on your phone.
What is driving in north-west Sardinia like?
Generally easy: moderate traffic outside August and roads in good condition. The coastal route to Bosa is winding and narrow in places, so take it unhurried and stop at its viewpoints — they are the great reward.
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