{"id":2182,"date":"2025-12-09T11:09:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/?p=2182"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:09:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:09:23","slug":"car-rental-during-the-covid-19-era-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/car-rental-during-the-covid-19-era-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Car rental during the Covid-19 era: everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>The <strong>Covid-19 emergency<\/strong> has changed our habits and deeply affected our lives. Even the smallest daily actions have been influenced by the Coronavirus: washing hands frequently, sanitising surfaces, keeping physical distance, and so on. Simple rules that have gradually become part of our routine. In the same way, <strong>ensuring safe car rental services<\/strong> has become essential for rental companies.<\/p>   <p>At <strong>Ellepi at the Olbia Airport<\/strong>, we take care of everything necessary to ensure customer safety. From vehicle sanitisation to flexible cancellation policies, every step must be managed with attention to detail to guarantee high standards for travellers who choose to <strong>rent a car for their trip<\/strong>.<\/p>   <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_48 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Indice dell&#039;articolo<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f1a5f78049f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f1a5f78049f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/car-rental-during-the-covid-19-era-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Planning_a_holiday_with_a_rental_car_during_the_Covid-19_era\" title=\"Planning a holiday with a rental car during the Covid-19 era\">Planning a holiday with a rental car during the Covid-19 era<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/car-rental-during-the-covid-19-era-everything-you-need-to-know\/#Car_rental_in_Olbia_what_are_the_procedures\" title=\"Car rental in Olbia: what are the procedures?\">Car rental in Olbia: what are the procedures?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_holiday_with_a_rental_car_during_the_Covid-19_era\"><\/span>Planning a holiday with a rental car during the Covid-19 era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>   <p>As you know, during this period it is preferable to avoid using public transport. These are environments where crowding can easily occur, where maintaining distance is difficult, and where sanitising surfaces is not always guaranteed. It is therefore safer to opt for controlled means of transport that ensure proper spacing between passengers and reduce the risk of contagion. Choosing to <strong>rent a car<\/strong> means <strong>making a safe choice<\/strong>: relying on a private vehicle for your movements is certainly safer than using public transport. Moreover, if you are travelling in Sardinia, public transport does not allow you to reach all destinations easily. If you want to plan an unforgettable holiday, renting a car is always a good idea\u2014regardless of Covid-19.<\/p>   <p>The <strong>safety<\/strong> of passengers is ensured through <strong>vehicle sanitisation procedures<\/strong> that allow rental companies to disinfect surfaces between uses.<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_rental_in_Olbia_what_are_the_procedures\"><\/span>Car rental in Olbia: what are the procedures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>   <p>We are living in a time filled with uncertainty, where the biggest concern is booking holiday services and having to cancel them at the last moment. What happens in case of <strong>reservation cancellation or changes<\/strong>?<\/p>   <p>Just like many other sectors, <strong>car rental agencies<\/strong> have taken action to guarantee maximum flexibility for customers. This is essential to offer a sense of normality and allow travellers to plan their holiday freely, without worrying too much about unforeseen events.<\/p>   <p>Some companies offer <strong>free cancellation<\/strong> and full refunds up to 48 hours before the scheduled pickup date. In some cases, it is also possible to reschedule the rental dates without any additional fees.<\/p>   <p>Our advice is to contact the customer service team of the company you have chosen for your holiday to learn about the booking conditions currently in place.<\/p>   <p>At <strong>Ellepirental, cancellation is always free<\/strong> and can be requested at any time, with no restrictions.<\/p>   <p>For any questions, you can get in touch with our staff, who will answer your queries and help you plan your holiday in complete safety.<\/p>   <p>We are confident that this moment will soon come to an end and we will return to normality, enjoying <strong>on-the-road holidays<\/strong>, exploring new places, and living unforgettable experiences. Planning a trip makes us feel free, and we must keep doing it, while respecting current regulations. <strong>Book your car safely with Ellepi<\/strong>!<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Covid-19 emergency has changed our habits and deeply affected our lives. 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