When planning a trip, keeping costs under control is essential. There are many factors to consider: highway tolls, fuel costs, vehicle wear and tear, the cost of a rental car, hotels, and much more. Today we want to give you some tips to organize your holiday without exceeding the budget you have planned.

How much does a road trip cost?

First, it is important to distinguish between a trip with a rental car and one with your own vehicle. In the first case, you need to know the cost of renting a car based on your chosen destination, car class, optional features, and the time of year. These are all factors that affect the price and should be considered if you want to compare the cost with a trip using your own car. On the other hand, if you travel with your own vehicle, you will need to consider additional costs that don’t apply to rentals, such as vehicle wear and tear.

Moreover, depending on your chosen destination, traveling with your own car may require different, sometimes more expensive means of transport and longer travel times. Whether you need to cross the sea to follow one of the beautiful Sardinia itineraries or travel across Italy, renting a car allows you to move even by plane. If you choose to travel with your own car, you will need a ferry or must account for the distance in kilometers between your starting point and destination.

How to calculate fuel costs for a trip?

In a previous article, we discussed how to save on fuel. Estimating fuel expenses in advance is not easy. You can make a forecast based on your planned itinerary and set a budget to calculate the total cost of the journey.

One tip we can give is to check before departure the average cost to fill up the car. A valid alternative could be to opt for electric or hybrid rental cars to reduce fuel expenses. However, in this case, you must ensure that charging points are available in the area you plan to visit.

The cost of tolls

An important note to consider is toll costs. If you are planning a trip to Sardinia, there is good news: the island has no highways, no toll booths, and no fees to pay when traveling between different areas. If you want to visit other Italian regions, you will need to consider toll costs to calculate your road trip expenses.

Have you decided to visit Sardinia and want to rent a car in Olbia? You are in the right place: our car fleet is ready to welcome you!