Rent a motorhome in Cagliari, Sardinia

For a unique Italian holiday, a trip to Sardinia is incomparable. After Sicily, Sardinia is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and one that’s home to thousands of kilometres of unspoilt coastline and beautiful beaches.

Cagliari Elmas Airport makes it easy to get there, and you'll find that motorhomebookers.com rental partners here ensure you can see the entire island once you arrive.

To learn more about Cagliari and why it's the ideal starting point for an RV holiday, we have created this helpful guide to Sardinia and its capital city.

Top 5 facts about Cagliari

1. Built in 1957, the San Benedetto market in Cagliari is Italy's first and largest covered food market.
2. Like Rome, Cagliari is built over seven limestone hills that identify seven different districts.
3. Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, has been important to every civilization that’s occupied the area due in part to the Port of Cagliari, one of the largest seaports in the Mediterranean Sea basin.
4. On the European route E25, you can travel north to Sassari, the second largest city in Sardinia, and Palermo, the capital of Sicily, thanks to a ferry connecting the two islands.
5. Each year on the 1st of May, Cagliari holds the Festival of Sant’Efisio, which includes the world's largest and most colourful religious precession.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Cagliari

With hot and sunny summers, it’s no surprise that visitors to Cagliari gravitate to the water. Luckily Poetto, the city’s main beach, is located nearby. Stretching eight kilometres from Sella del Diavolo to Quartu Sant’Elena, the beach offers white sand and crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling. After hours, Poetto is known for its nightlife and live music.

If you’re interested in living as the locals do, San Benedetto market is the place for you. Built in 1957, the traditional market is Italy's first and largest covered food market, providing an authentic experience to everyone who shops there. Bright, colourful and bustling, the atmosphere here is vibrant, and the food is especially fresh.

This makes Cagliari particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

Cagliari is full of things to see and do, but it only scratches the surface when it comes to the places you can visit on the island of Sardinia when you travel by motorhome.

To reach Sassari, the second-largest city in Sardinia, which is located on the northern part of the island, it’s just a direct two-and-a-half hour drive away. There are plenty of places to visit in between, however, like Olbia and Bosa, so it's easy to extend your trip to visit more when you book a camper van rental in advance.

To venture completely off the island, a ferry with garage spots connects Sardinia to Sicily, allowing you to take your vehicle across via European route E25.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Cagliari

To rent a motorhome in Cagliari that’s up to 3.5 tons in size, you must be at least 21 years of age. For vehicles over 3.5 tons, you must be at least 25. You’ll also need a valid driver’s licence and a major credit card to qualify for a rental.

If you wish to leave the island of Sardinia with your motorhome using a ferry, it’s important to check your rental agreement or contact your rental providers before doing so. Taking the vehicle off the island may not be permitted.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Cagliari

Cagliari is a world-class destination for international travellers, and it can also mark the beginning of an even greater motorhome holiday in Sardinia.

To plan your next holiday, visit motorhomebookers.com to find the latest pricing, vehicle availability and flexible dates all in one place.