Avis Car Rental at Olbia Airport

Olbia Airport is also well known as Costa Smeralda Airport, as it is located in northeast Sardinia, on the Costa Smeralda. Only about four kilometres from the town of Olbia, this airport is one of the three main airport gateways to Italy’s island of Sardinia. The other two main airports are Alghero Airport and Cagliari Airport, each serving different parts of the island. Sardinia is a place of sun and sea, and many tourists come to enjoy the warm marine climate, and laze on the beautiful beaches. Olbia Airport is the perfect point at which to start a magnificent holiday, as it is located nearby many of these beaches. A rented car is the best way to travel in Sardinia, and Avis Rent a Car is one of the car hire companies with rental offices at the airport. Avis is well known as a company that offers excellent rental rates and a wide range of quality vehicles.

Avis Olbia Airport, can be found in the arrival area, and is open every day of the week between the hours of 08:00 and 23:30. They are easy to locate at the airport, as the single terminal building is not that large, and all the facilities are well signposted. The air terminal of Olbia Airport was recently upgraded and modernized in 2004; therefore passengers will be arriving at a very attractive and functional airport.

Customers may also hire their vehicles from Avis in advance, from their website at www.avis.com. Online is certainly the preferred way to hire a vehicle, especially since most people nowadays have access to the Internet. Online bookings are quick and simple, and convenient from the comfort of your own home. An advanced reservation also gives peace of mind that your ideal vehicle will be ready and waiting for your arrival at Olbia Airport. It is comforting to know that your transport needs for your holiday or business trip are organized. Avis’s website displays all the vehicle categories available at their Olbia Airport rental location, as well as plenty of information about their rental procedures and policies. Additional items of equipment can also be reserved in advance from Avis’ website, such as a child seat or satellite navigation system.

Avis Olbia Airport rental terms and conditions are straight forward and easy to understand, however, should you have any enquiries, Avis will be happy to offer their assistance. In terms of insurance policies, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is optional, but Theft Protection (TP) at this rental location is mandatory. If your credit card company does not provide adequate coverage, it is recommended to purchase insurance, locally, from Avis, as this may reduce or even remove the insurance excess. The staff members at the rental desk can explain in more detail. A credit card is necessary for payment of the rental, and Avis accepts the major credit cards of American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard / MasterCard, Visa and Avis Charge Cards. The credit card should be in the name of the primary renter.

In Italy, and at this Avis rental location, the primary renter is required to be at least 21 years of age, and to be in possession of a valid drivers license which has been held for a minimum period of twelve months in his/her country of residence. An International Driving Permit may also be required for foreign renters. Certain restrictions apply to younger renters, between the ages of 21 and 25. Renters in this age group may not rent from the following vehicle categories:  H (Full Size), I (Intermediate), J (Economy), L (Premium) and N (Convertible). A ‘young drivers fee’ is also applicable.

Vehicles at Avis range from the smaller Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic and New Corsa 1.2 16V Enjoy in the Economy category, to much larger vehicles ideal for families or groups of travellers in the Minivan and Van categories. The Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 seats up to seven people, while the Nuovo Ducato Panorama 2.3 can seat up to nine passengers. The Ford Galaxy 2.0 is another example vehicle seating seven people. These vehicles also have an excellent capacity for luggage storage.

Vehicles of a reasonable size at Avis are found in the categories of Intermediate, Full Size and Premium. Intermediate vehicles such as the Mercedes Classe A180 are automatic vehicles, as well as those in the Premium category. Premium category vehicles are more elegant and stylish than the ordinary rented car, for example, the Mercedes E220 CDI Classic. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 is another vehicle found in the Intermediate category, and the Full Size car class features the BMW Series 320D Eletta as an example vehicle.

Avis Olbia Airport is part of worldwide car Rental Company with thousands of rental locations, and many years of experience in the car hire industry. Avis customers can also enjoy further benefits and discounts when enrolling for the Avis Preferred membership. This is a free membership, available to all renters, occasional and frequent, provided they are over the age of 23. Further details are available on Avis’ website, www.avis.com.

Contact Avis, at Olbia Airport, for more information about the vehicles for hire at this rental location.

Address:        Aeroporto Costa Smeralda
                      Sassari, Olbia
                      Sardinia
                      07026, IT

Telephone Number:    (39) 0789-69540