{"id":2482,"date":"2026-01-04T18:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2026-01-04T18:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T18:22:37","slug":"how-to-save-fuel-when-renting-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/discover-sardinia-by-car-rental\/how-to-save-fuel-when-renting-a-car","title":{"rendered":"How to save fuel when renting a car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When traveling by car, both in everyday life and especially on holiday, one of the main goals is <strong>reducing fuel consumption<\/strong>. Admit it: every time you get behind the wheel, you think about driving habits that can help you <strong>use less fuel<\/strong> and lower travel costs\u2026 especially when you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<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-69dbaa0a30dc1\" 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-69dbaa0a30dc1\"><\/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-save-fuel-when-renting-a-car\/#The_right_speed_to_save_fuel\" title=\"The right speed to save fuel\">The right speed to save fuel<\/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-save-fuel-when-renting-a-car\/#Saving_fuel_in_Sardinia\" title=\"Saving fuel in Sardinia\">Saving fuel in Sardinia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_speed_to_save_fuel\"><\/span>The right speed to save fuel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce fuel consumption, it is essential to adopt a <strong>calm driving style<\/strong> rather than a sporty one. Try to maintain smooth driving, even in urban areas, avoiding sudden acceleration and harsh braking. For example, if you see that the traffic light ahead is about to turn red, avoid accelerating only to brake sharply afterwards; instead, slow down gradually and brake gently. This behavior, in addition to being dangerous, leads to <strong>excessive fuel consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also remember to drive at a steady speed and make proper use of the gears. Did you know that in fourth and fifth gear <strong>fuel consumption drops by 20%<\/strong>? With higher gears, the engine doesn\u2019t rev excessively, allowing you to <strong>save fuel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weight of the car also plays a role, as does tire wear. These are small details that, when kept under control, can make a real difference\u2014both in everyday life and during a holiday when you choose to rent a vehicle. One of the tips we can give you to keep costs down is, for example, <strong>renting a car as a group<\/strong>, so you can split expenses with your friends and stay within your vacation budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_fuel_in_Sardinia\"><\/span>Saving fuel in Sardinia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a car in Sardinia is more of a necessity than a luxury. Public transport connections do not allow you to travel easily across the entire territory, so in most cases it is necessary to use a <strong>car<\/strong>, a <strong>motorcycle<\/strong>, or a <strong>scooter<\/strong>. If you are planning a holiday on the island\u2014perhaps a weekend in northern Sardinia, a trip to explore Olbia, or a road trip along the coast\u2014you simply can\u2019t do without a rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you deal with fuel costs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roads in Sardinia are generally not very busy, which allows you to maintain a steady pace for most of your <strong>car journeys<\/strong>. By following the tips we\u2019ve just shared, you can save on travel costs, reduce expenses\u2026 and plan your perfect holiday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a <strong>car rental agency at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport<\/strong>? We look forward to welcoming you to our vehicle fleet with plenty of travel solutions!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When traveling by car, both in everyday life and especially on holiday, one of the main goals is reducing fuel consumption. 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