Car hire at Cagliari Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Cagliari Airport it puts 171 offers from 23 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
171 offers from €6/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Car hire in front of the terminal
The airport's car-hire companies are located in a dedicated area in front of the passenger terminal.
Source: SOGAER – Aeroporto di Cagliari, Car rental · Checked on 7 October 2026
7 km from central Cagliari
Elmas airport is 7 km from the centre of Cagliari. By train, Elmas Aeroporto station is about 6 minutes from Cagliari station.
Source: SOGAER – Carta e Guida dei Servizi 2025 dell'Aeroporto di Cagliari, pubblicata da ENAC · Checked on 7 October 2026
Roads to the airport: SS 130, SS 554
From the city, the airport is reached via the SS 130, linked to Cagliari by the SS 554. From Sassari, Nuoro or Oristano take the SS 131 towards Cagliari, then at the SS 130 junction follow the signs 'Aeroporto Elmas'.
Source: SOGAER – Carta e Guida dei Servizi 2025 dell'Aeroporto di Cagliari, pubblicata da ENAC · Checked on 7 October 2026
Port of Cagliari 7.7 km away
According to the Port Authority, the port of Cagliari (passenger terminal in the Via Roma area) is 7.7 km from Elmas airport, about 7 minutes by car.
Source: Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare di Sardegna – Porto di Cagliari · Checked on 7 October 2026
Parking: multi-storey and Kiss & Fly
According to the 2025 guide the airport has 1,684 car spaces: the largest car park is the multi-storey (720 spaces); short-stay P1 is in front of Arrivals and Kiss & Fly is on the Departures viaduct.
Source: SOGAER – Carta e Guida dei Servizi 2025 dell'Aeroporto di Cagliari, pubblicata da ENAC · Checked on 7 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Cagliari Airport
How much does a hire car cost at Cagliari Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €6 per day (€19 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Fiat 500 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Cagliari Airport?
Yes: 64 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €26 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Cagliari Airport?
Yes: 15 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €148 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Cagliari Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €500 or less; 49 of 171 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
171 of the 171 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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171 offers from 23 rental companies within 10 km of Cagliari Airport, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€148 for 3 days€49/day
View offer€148 for 3 days
€49/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€206 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€206 for 3 days
€69/day
Citroen Jumpy or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€207 for 3 days€69/day
View offer€207 for 3 days
€69/day
Ford Tourneo or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€218 for 3 days€73/day
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€73/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €0 · Customer rating 8.6/10
€248 for 3 days€83/day
View offer€248 for 3 days
€83/day
Fiat Ulysse or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
€255 for 3 days€85/day
View offer€255 for 3 days
€85/day
Mercedes Vito or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€290 for 3 days€97/day
View offer€290 for 3 days
€97/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.1/10
€324 for 3 days€108/day
View offer€324 for 3 days
€108/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€360 for 3 days€120/day
View offer€360 for 3 days
€120/day
Fiat Scudo or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€386 for 3 days€129/day
View offer€386 for 3 days
€129/day
Ford Transit or similar
Manual · 9 seats · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€417 for 3 days€139/day
View offer€417 for 3 days
€139/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€214 for 3 days€71/day
View offer€214 for 3 days
€71/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Manual · 9 seats · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€221 for 3 days€74/day
View offer€221 for 3 days
€74/day
Volkswagen Transporter or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€296 for 3 days€99/day
View offer€296 for 3 days
€99/day
Ford Tourneo or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Rental car centre · Cagliari Lentokenttä, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€305 for 3 days€102/day
View offer€305 for 3 days
€102/day