Car Hire at Cagliari airport (CAG)
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List of car rental agencies that operate within the Cagliari airport (CAG)
Subject to change: schedules, listed companies and contact details may change due to commercial decisions or operational updates, so it is always advisable to check availability on the official website of the car rental company before booking.
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
- Autonoleggio Matta
- Autonoleggio Pintauro
- AutoOne
- Autovia / Ecovia / Furgovia
- Avis
- B-Rent
- Budget
- Dinamica Rent
- Drivalia
- Europcar
- Felirent
- Goldcar
- Hertz (includes Dollar and Thrifty)
- Ichnusa Rent
- Italy Car Rent
- Locauto (includes Enterprise)
- Maggiore
- Moventur
- Noleggiare
- Only Sardinia Autonoleggio
- RentalPlus
- RH Rent
- Ruvioli
- Sardinya Autonoleggio
- Sicily by Car
- Sixt
- Viaggiare
- Vitarent
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 3, 2026
5 tips for renting a car abroad
- Make sure your driver's license is valid in the destination country. Some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). Keep in mind that the IDP is not valid on its own: it must always be carried together with your national driver's license.
- Check the documents and insurance required by local traffic laws, and what coverage is included in your rental (collision damage waiver, third-party liability, deductible).
- Learn the traffic rules of the destination country: speed limits on highways and city streets, right of way at intersections without traffic lights, blood alcohol limits, tolls, etc.
- Check which side of the road traffic drives on, and whether the steering wheel is on the same side as in your home country.
- Know what to do if you are involved in a traffic accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.
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