Car Rental at Cagliari Airport (CAG): Deposits, Cards and Ferries

Where the rental desks are at Cagliari Elmas, which companies accept debit cards, who takes Revolut, deposit amounts from 0,01 to 800 EUR, ferry rules and desk opening hours.
Sardinia is an island you explore by car. The beaches, coves and inland villages sit far from any bus line, and every summer the three airports fill with arriving renters. We cover each airport separately, because deposits and card rules differ desk by desk.
Airport guides: Alghero (AHO), Olbia (OLB) and Cagliari (CAG).
Deposits on the island range from 0,01 EUR to 1500 EUR depending on the company, several desks accept debit cards, and some companies allow the car on the ferry to the mainland. For offers matched to your card and dates, message us: the consultation is free.

Where the rental desks are at Cagliari Elmas, which companies accept debit cards, who takes Revolut, deposit amounts from 0,01 to 800 EUR, ferry rules and desk opening hours.

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