{"id":2262,"date":"2025-12-09T11:27:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:28:00","slug":"how-to-get-around-sardinia-our-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/discover-sardinia-by-car-rental\/how-to-get-around-sardinia-our-tips","title":{"rendered":"How to get around Sardinia: our tips"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Sardinia is a wonderful destination for a dream holiday. Unspoiled beaches, <strong>breathtaking views<\/strong>, delicious food and countless places worth discovering. If you\u2019ve chosen Sardinia for your next trip and you\u2019re starting to <strong>plan your holiday<\/strong>, you\u2019ve found the right article.<\/p>   <p>Today we want to give you some advice on <strong>how to get around the island<\/strong> and reach its tourist spots and the must-see destinations of your road trip.<\/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-69f1c44008475\" 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-69f1c44008475\"><\/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\/discover-sardinia-by-car-rental\/how-to-get-around-sardinia-our-tips\/#Exploring_Sardinia_how_to_get_around\" title=\"Exploring Sardinia: how to get around?\">Exploring Sardinia: how to get around?<\/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\/discover-sardinia-by-car-rental\/how-to-get-around-sardinia-our-tips\/#Reaching_Sardinia%E2%80%99s_tourist_destinations\" title=\"Reaching Sardinia\u2019s tourist destinations\">Reaching Sardinia\u2019s tourist destinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_Sardinia_how_to_get_around\"><\/span>Exploring Sardinia: how to get around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>   <p>The first thing to know is that moving around the island without <strong>renting a car at the airport<\/strong> or at the port simply isn\u2019t realistic. A car \u2014 or a scooter \u2014 is the only way to travel freely across Sardinia without restrictions or having to wait for buses and trains. It\u2019s important to know that local buses do not efficiently connect all areas, and many of the <strong>most beautiful places to visit<\/strong> have no bus stops or train stations nearby. This means renting your own vehicle is essential to organise your tour properly.<\/p>   <p>Discovering the <strong>Sardinian inland<\/strong>, diving into crystal-clear waters and tasting traditional dishes\u2026 everything becomes easier with a rental vehicle. Think, for example, of Sardinia\u2019s stunning <strong>scenic coastal and mountain routes<\/strong> \u2014 it would be impossible to enjoy them with the same excitement on a bus, not to mention that many of them are not served by public transport at all.<\/p>   <p>A great alternative to a car is a scooter. <strong>Getting around on a scooter<\/strong> is perfect if you\u2019re travelling as a couple or with friends: wind in your hair, full freedom, and the chance to stop along the road to capture the perfect photo.<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reaching_Sardinia%E2%80%99s_tourist_destinations\"><\/span>Reaching Sardinia\u2019s tourist destinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>   <p>On one hand, the lack of efficient public transport connections can be limiting. On the other hand, Sardinia\u2019s road network offers one major advantage: compared to other regions in Italy, traffic is almost non-existent for most of the year. Roads are generally clear and it\u2019s <strong>very rare to get stuck in traffic<\/strong>. The only exception is the summer months \u2014 especially August \u2014 when popular beaches attract both tourists and locals, significantly increasing traffic near the coast.<\/p>   <p>If you can choose when to visit, we recommend planning your holiday outside of July and August. But if these months are your only option, with a bit of patience you will still be able to enjoy the island\u2019s most stunning beaches. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>   <p>And what about parking? In most cases, Sardinian beaches offer <strong>large free or paid parking areas<\/strong>, especially near the most popular spots. In other cases, proper parking areas may be limited or very small. Our advice is to check the available facilities before leaving, so you can plan your beach day without surprises. The same applies to <strong>the inland areas<\/strong> you might want to explore: generally, finding <strong>free parking<\/strong> is much easier, without the stress of searching for a spot at the last minute. Still, it\u2019s always best to check before heading out!<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sardinia is a wonderful destination for a dream holiday. Unspoiled beaches, breathtaking views, delicious food and countless places worth discovering. 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