Car hire from Olbia Airport - book and save

Making a booking for a car hire at Olbia Airport with Auto Europe is your first step to a leisurely and stress-free holiday in Sardinia. On our websites, we provide you with a comprehensive car rental service from family rentals to luxury car hire options. With Auto Europe, it is you who decides which fuel policy, insurance option or supplier to book. You can easily filter through various rental options to create a tailored car hire solution. Read what others wrote about Auto Europe's services in and around the city on our Olbia car hire reviews page.

Airport Information

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Address: Aeroporto Costa Smeralda, 07026 Olbia Olbia-Tempio, Italy
Location: The airport lies about 3 miles to the south-east from Olbia centre.
Airlines operating from Olbia Airport: Air Berlin, EasyJet, Meridiana and seasonal flights run by Lufthansa Regional, British Airways, airBaltic, and Thomas Cook Airlines.

Terminal

Olbia Airport has one compact passenger terminal which accommodates both the arrivals and departures. Passengers flying from Olbia Airport will find check-in and security control on the ground level, and 5 boarding gates can be entered from the basement and the ground level. Luggage claim belts as well as the lost & found office are located on the ground floor.

Car hire pick up and drop off

Suppliers' desks catering for car hire at Olbia Airport can be found in the car rental terminal (Terminal autonoleggi), located app. 160 ft away from the passenger terminal. The name of your supplier is stated at the top of your voucher issued from Auto Europe. Proceed to the respective car rental company and present your driving licence, Auto Europe's voucher, and your credit card for the security deposit. During the pick-up procedure, you will inspect the vehicle for any existing damage in order to mark it on a rental report.

According to the chosen fuel policy, make sure to return your car rental full or empty. Give yourself enough time to go through the drop-off procedures to be able to catch your returning flight.

Car hire desks operating hours

Airport facilities

Olbia Airport's visitors are well catered for. In this compact airport, passengers can find all they need to make their travels easy and enjoy their stay while waiting for their flights. Financial facilities are serviced by the Bank of Sardinia, located on the first floor, and the ATM machines can be found on the ground floor. The airport information desk, as well as travel services, are all located on the ground level. This is also where passengers can find an interesting selection of shops and eat well in one of the two restaurants placed in the terminal. For the youngest visitors, the airport offers a Baby Club and nursery, also located on the ground level.

Transportation/How to get to the airport

Travelling by car hire from Olbia Airport presents you with a large selection of sightseeing possibilities and opens your way to the heart of Sardinia. The city centre of Olbia can be reached within approximately 10 minutes from the airport. Driving south-east via the SS131 road from Olbia to Oristano and further south by E25, will take you through the beautiful landscapes of Sardinia to the capital of the island, Cagliari, in only 3 hours. Another port city, Alghero is only a two-our drive west from Olbia. Take a look at the map of Sardinia and explore this exquisite place at your own pace!

Public transportation from Olbia Airport includes busses, trains, and taxis. With the bus numbers 2 and 10 you will reach Olbia city centre, the service operates every 20 minutes. Next to regional bus connections, there are also services to the main Sardinian cities, such as Alghero, Cagliari, Palau, and Orosei. Although there is no direct train connection from Olbia Airport, there is a bus link to the closest railway station in Olbia. Take the bus number 10 or 2 and go until the Via Gabriele D´Annunzio stop, from where you will be able to see the train platforms. The train lines also encompass the main Sardinian cities. Taxi parking is right in front of the passenger terminal.

Parking tips

Long and short stay parking facilities are provided in front of the passenger terminal in a large car park. Parking tickets are collected at the entrance gate and the pay is at the end of the stay.

On-street parking is available in Olbia; pay attention to parking signs to avoid a fine and collect tickets from the parking meters.

Useful links

Olbia Airport