Car Hire at Cagliari airport (CAG)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Cagliari airport (CAG)

Cagliari Airport has a dedicated car hire centre located in a separate building just a few metres from the passenger terminal, which can be easily reached on foot from the Arrivals area. Both international brands and local agencies specialising in the island of Sardinia operate from this facility.

Car Hire Companies

Requirements to Hire a Vehicle

To hire a car at Cagliari Airport, you must meet the following general conditions required in Italy:

Driving Licence: It must be valid and held for a minimum period (usually 1 or 2 years). If your licence was issued outside the European Union, it is highly likely that you will need to present an International Driving Permit together with your original licence.
Age: The minimum age is usually 21, although some vehicle categories require drivers to be 25. Drivers under 25 are typically subject to an additional “young driver” surcharge.
Credit Card: A credit card (Visa or Mastercard; debit cards are generally not accepted for the deposit) in the main driver’s name is required to place the security deposit hold.
Personal Documentation: A valid passport or national identity card.

Latest updates: January 03, 2026

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.