Hiring a car in Cagliari
SIXT branches in Cagliari ⚑Your pick-up point is Sardinia Cagliari Airport, the city's only branch. | Speed limits in Cagliari ⚠Built-up areas are capped at 50 km/h (31 mph); secondary roads allow 90 km/h (56 mph) and the superstrada up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Dipped headlights are required at all times outside built-up areas, including in tunnels. |
Tolls around Cagliari £No tolls apply on Sardinia's main roads, including the toll-free superstrada linking Cagliari to the rest of the island. Mainland Italy's autostrada network does charge tolls if you continue there by ferry. | Parking in Cagliari ⓅPorto di Cagliari/Fronte Via Roma and Marina Piccola car park cover the port, the Via Roma shops, and the approach to Calamosca. |
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| Car categories in Cagliari ⚙Cagliari bookings cover SUVs, automatics, compact cars, convertibles, luxury cars, and minibuses. SUVs are the most popular choice among our Cagliari customers. |
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Cagliari car hire with SIXT
What better way to explore Cagliari than by car, and our ever-helpful SIXT team are here to help you. Car hire in Cagliari is simple, and range of high-quality vehicles in the SIXT fleet you’ll have a world of choice. Choose a premium coupe or, for larger groups, a premium estate – which can be hired at affordable prices. Some of the sights in the area, such as Calamosca and Parco di Monte Urpinu, are more easily accessible with your Cagliari car hire in hand. Collection and return points for your SIXT vehicle are located conveniently at places such as Cagliari Airport which means you can collect your car as soon as you arrive and start your adventure without delay.
SIXT services in Cagliari
At SIXT we are on hand to provide advice on your visit to Cagliari to ensure you get the most out of your time here. A Cagliari car hire will give you the freedom to explore so pick up a premium convertible to drive along the coast or a premium MPV to travel in comfort and affordable luxury. Make your journey easier with bookable extras like reverse parking sensors to help with town parking or a sat nav that will get you from A to B. Cagliari and Sardinia can be seductive and you may decide to stay a little longer so ask SIXT about our offers such as longer-term hire or weekly hire.
What to do in Cagliari
The capital city of Sardinia, this city is a mixture of historical buildings and residential and commercial areas. The Bastione San Remy and the Torre dell’Elefante in the historical old town are worth a visit and the Il Castello District with its Duomo and network of narrow streets is a great place to spend some time looking at the colourful buildings and stopping at local cafés.
Summer 2026 in Cagliari
Cagliari comes alive in the summer as the hotels and resorts open to welcome tourists on summer breaks. The historical old town of the capital, with its limestone buildings, glows in the summer sunshine and the nightlife of the city is vibrant and lively. The turquoise Mediterranean and sandy beaches beckon, enticing locals and tourists alike to cool off in the water on hot days. Think about renting a car in Cagliari – perhaps a premium convertible – to make the most of the summer sun.
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Good to know when hiring in Cagliari
If you wish to pay at the branch simply choose to ‘pay later,’ doing this means cancellation is free up to the day of pick-up.
We offer extra protection packages and added miles, as well as a sat nav system for getting around, extra drivers, and child seats. All at reasonable prices.
If you are ending the journey at a different branch, please select the alternative location during the booking to check if this is an available option.