Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Region
- Sardinia
- Main roads
- SS131 DCN, SS125 Orientale Sarda, SS729
- Population
- 61,048
- City IATA code
- OLB
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 5
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Olbia
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Offices 17City centre
Offices 3Further from the centre
Offices 2Zona Industriale Cala Saccaia
Cerasarda
Olbia by car
Olbia opens the door to Gallura, a granite country of cork oaks and wind-carved rock behind the emerald beaches. Ferries from the mainland dock a short hop from the runway, and most arrivals head straight out to the water.
Driving in Olbia
Olbia is reached by SS131 DCN, SS125 Orientale Sarda and SS729. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Arriving by road
The SS131 expressway heads for Nuoro and Cagliari, and national roads lead to Palau (SS125), Tempio Pausania (SS127) and Sassari (SS199-E840). Much of the centre is one continuous ZTL made up of zones A, B and C, and the main part of zone C is off-limits to most vehicles at all times, with fines for entering.
From the airport without a car
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport lies on the southern edge of town, and urban bus lines 2 and 10 link it with Olbia centre. A white self-service kiosk next to the left luggage desk sells tickets, and fares can also be paid on board by contactless card.
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Day trips from Olbia
- Arzachena22 km
- Tempio Pausania34 km
- Sassari83 km
Rules of the road in Italy
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Italy: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Olbia?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
A non-EU licence must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
What are the speed limits in Italy?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Olbia?
In the city centre: Europcar, Firefly and Hertz. In Zona Industriale Cala Saccaia: an independent office. In Cerasarda: an independent office. More rental desks are at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport.








