Motorhome and Camper van hire in Olbia

Motorhome Rental Olbia

Olbia is famous above all for the beaches of the Costa Smeralda, such as the four splendid inlets of Porto Istana. But there are also many other things to see in this ancient coastal city. The historic centre blends the Roman style with the medieval one, and it is highly suggested to walk through its streets, full of excavations and churches to visit. Walking through the streets, you can also stop and taste some typical dishes of the city, such as the famous mussels washed down with Vermentino. Olbia is also rich in particular historical artefacts, such as the treasure of gold coins kept in the Archaeological Museum, of which stories are told about legendary pirates.

Getting to Olbia

Volotea and EasyJet are some of the airlines that connect Italy and other European countries to Olbia airport, just 12 km from the city. From there you can easily reach the city centre by bus or by car. Olbia is located in the northeast of Sardinia, a point very close to the Italian peninsula and easily accessible by ferry from Livorno, Civitavecchia or Genoa. Getting a motorhome rental in Olbia is the most convenient way to get here and to explore the surroundings; there are no motorways, but there is a freeway that connects the most important cities of the island. The train station is located in the centre of Olbia and connects it to Cagliari, Oristano and Sassari.

Parking in Olbia

There are numerous car parks in Olbia, both in the centre and in the surrounding area. One of the best paid car parks in the city centre is San Simplicio Parking, with an hourly rate of €0.50. You also have the opportunity to park on the numerous blue lines in the centre, which have prices from €0.80/€1 per hour. If you want to leave your car near the airport, you can use the ParkinGo (Price: €2.80/day) or Saba Parking (Price: €3/day).

Annual events in Olbia

• Feast of San Simpilicio (May): patronal feast of the city, with fireworks and popular music. Free event.
• Feast of Taste (June): An event full of traditional Sardinian food, where you can taste the best typical dishes of the city. Free entry, dishes are paid.
• Ecological walk (April): traditional walk in the magical mountains of San Pantaleo. Free event.

Camping in Olbia

• Camping Tavolara: Beautiful campsite surrounded by greenery, not far from the white beach of Porto Taverna. Camper prices: €5/day in low season - €20/day in high season.
• Camping Baia Marinella: Located in the Gulf of Cugnana, a few kilometres from Olbia and close to numerous beaches. Camper prices: €9/day in low season - €13/day in high season.
• Cugnana Portorotondo Camping: Very close to the splendid beaches of the Costa Smeralda. Camper prices: €5/day in low season - €9/day in high season