17 vehicles available via our partner platform — all new cars with free delivery to OLB, free cancellation and unlimited mileage. Every car accepts credit card payment.
Price data from Skyscanner and Localrent to help you book at the right time. Olbia is highly seasonal — August prices can be 6× higher than September.
Olbia Airport (OLB) is one of Italy's most seasonal destinations. September is the cheapest month at around £41/day — a fraction of August's peak of £257/day. Booking two weeks ahead consistently delivers the best rate. The table below shows current price ranges by category.
| Category | Average price/day | From | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini / Economy | €57–90/day | £18/day | Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 |
| Compact | €64–110/day | £19/day | Opel Corsa, Citroën C3, Ford Fiesta |
| SUV / Crossover | €69–188/day | £25/day | VW T-Cross, Fiat 500X |
| Hybrid / Electric | €77–188/day | £26/day | MG EHS PHEV |
| MPV / Van | €188+/day | £90/day | Mercedes Vito (9 seats) |
Economy cars (Fiat Panda, Fiat 500) are the most popular choice at OLB. For exploring inland Sardinia and mountain roads, a compact SUV is recommended. All cars on our Localrent platform include free delivery to the airport terminal, saving the cost and wait of a shuttle bus.
All major companies operating at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, sorted by customer rating. Local Sardinian operators consistently outperform international brands on Google reviews.
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 6 km from the city centre — about 10 minutes by car. With a hire car collected from the airport terminal, you can be at your hotel or on the road to the beach within minutes of landing. The A4 motorway connects the airport directly to Olbia and onward to the Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda).
Sardinia is one of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations. August is peak season: prices can reach £257/day and availability runs out weeks in advance. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for July–August travel. September and October offer excellent driving weather with prices from £41/day.
Olbia Airport has a dedicated car hire building (Autonoleggio) next to the terminal. Local companies often pick up from the car hire area or deliver to your accommodation.
The cheapest car hire at OLB starts from £18/day for mini cars (Fiat Panda, Fiat 500). September is the cheapest month at around £41/day. Booking two weeks ahead and choosing a local Sardinian company typically saves 20–40% compared to international brands at the terminal desk.
September is the cheapest month — around £41/day according to Skyscanner data, versus a yearly average of £109/day. August is the most expensive at around £257/day. April–June and October are excellent value with good weather and moderate prices.
All 17 cars on our partner platform (Localrent) accept credit card payment. Some local Sardinian companies also accept cash or debit cards — check the listing details. International brands at the terminal (Hertz, Europcar, Sixt) typically require a credit card.
