Rental car and ferry at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport: who allows it
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport: according to the published terms, 1 of 11 rental companies allow the ferry, 3 with authorisation, 2 don't allow it. For 5 rental companies the terms don't say.
Rules checked on October 19, 2026; prices checked on October 19, 2026 for 3 days.
Search with your dates| Cheapest offer | Ferry | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Tourneo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed at no cost within Italy; cars from Alghero and Cagliari only between Sardinian islands. | 1 offers, from €444View offer |
| Volkswagen UP! or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | With authorisation | Tell the desk before taking a ferry (stated on the Catania branch page, not in the general terms). | 3 offers, from €22View offer |
| Nissan Micra or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | With authorisation | Written authorisation needed; without it, a €250 penalty. | 5 offers, from €30View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Olbia Porto | With authorisation | Allowed without authorisation on scheduled ferries to Italian islands; Corsica, Greece and other foreign destinations need written authorisation. | 5 offers, from €48View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarShuttle bus · Olbia Aeroporto | Not allowed | No sea transport at all. | 6 offers, from €32View offer |
| Toyota Corolla or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not allowed | No ferries, neither from the mainland nor between islands. | 3 offers, from €34View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 6 offers, from €27View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 6 offers, from €29View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 4 offers, from €73View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 6 offers, from €77View offer |
| Ford Tourneo or similarRental car centre · Olbia Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 1 offers, from €245View offer |
The desk has the final say and terms can change: if you plan to take a ferry, mention it at pick-up.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a rental car on the ferry from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport?
Yes with 1 of 11; with the rental company's authorisation with 3; 2 don't allow it. Offers from those that allow it are at the top of the table.
Is damage during the crossing covered?
It depends on the company: some cover it only with the protections you take, others with the contract's protections; for the rest the terms don't say.