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Sardinia’s transit town, Olbia’s energy ebbs and flows with the waves of seasonal visitors.

Although the city’s harbour and airport may be its busiest points, Olbia is a lively town worth discovering before heading off to the luxurious Costa Smeralda. Its historic core features a grand Romanesque church while its museum compliments a small selection of archaeological sites located on the city’s outskirts.

Given that Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, hitting the road with your own wheels is easily the best way to get around. Venture beyond Olbia to the island’s famous white sand beaches and glowing blue waters, but first, search for your perfect car hire, with easyCar.

Ensure you make the most of your visit to Olbia with one of our cheap car rentals. Olbia in north-eastern Sardinia literally has something to offer everybody. Whether you fancy shopping at the weekend markets, sipping a drink in one of the bars on Piazza Regina Margherita, visiting the numerous nearby archaeological ruins and ancient monuments, scuba diving off the Island of Tavolara, trying the fine Sardinian cuisine or simply relaxing and enjoying the stunning coastline, many beaches and breathtaking views, one of our hire cars will help you to make the most of it all!

Things to do in Olbia

Olbia is a quaint town which radiates calm and beauty and is believed to have been founded in 6th century BC. History lovers will fall instantly in love with Olbia and be in raptures at the sheer amount of archaeological sites and evidence of ancient cultures that can be found in the town and the surrounding areas. Within the town itself there are numerous remains from the Roman era such as the town's defence wall and the thermal baths. The Basilica of San Simplicio, the Town Hall and the Church of San Pietro e Paolo are also all well worth a visit. A short drive in your car rental will take you to the Nuragic group of Cabu Abbas which is the main archaeological site in Sardinia. About fifteen miles away you will also find several unique ancient monuments which include the holy well of Sa Testa, the giant graves at Su Monte 'e S'Ape and the grave circles at the Neolithic necropolis. If you fancy spending a day like the rich and famous a visit to the dazzling Costa Smeralda is also a must.