Rental car and ferry in Cagliari: who allows it
Cagliari: according to the published terms, 2 of 12 rental companies allow the ferry, 2 with authorisation, 2 don't allow it. For 6 rental companies the terms don't say.
Rules checked on October 19, 2026; prices checked on October 21, 2026 for 3 days.
Search with your dates| Cheapest offer | Ferry | Conditions | Offers here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Allowed | Allowed at no cost within Italy; cars from Alghero and Cagliari only between Sardinian islands. | 3 offers, from €27View offer |
| Fiat Panda or similarIn town · Cagliari Centro Città | Allowed | Allowed; Malta, Greece and Albania are not. Damage during the crossing is covered only by the protections you take. | 6 offers, from €140View offer |
| Lancia Ypsilon or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | With authorisation | Tell the desk before taking a ferry (stated on the Catania branch page, not in the general terms). | 2 offers, from €46View offer |
| Fiat 500 or similarIn town · Cagliari Centro Città | With authorisation | Allowed without authorisation on scheduled ferries to Italian islands; Corsica, Greece and other foreign destinations need written authorisation. | 4 offers, from €47View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarShuttle bus · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not allowed | No ferries, neither from the mainland nor between islands. | 2 offers, from €23View offer |
| Kia Picanto or similarShuttle bus · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not allowed | No sea transport at all. | 4 offers, from €24View offer |
| Citroen C1 or similarIn the terminal · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 3 offers, from €27View offer |
| Smart Fortwo or similarIn the terminal · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €36View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 5 offers, from €54View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 1 offers, from €60View offer |
| Toyota Aygo or similarRental car centre · Cagliari Aeroporto | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 8 offers, from €81View offer |
| Volkswagen T-ROC or similarIn town · Cagliari Centro Città | Not stated | The terms don't say: ask the desk. | 2 offers, from €123View 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 Cagliari?
Yes with 2 of 12; with the rental company's authorisation with 2; 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.