Alghero travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alghero
With a population of 34,261, Alghero is a must-see destination in Sardinia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alghero has to offer.
When to visit Alghero
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alghero in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alghero, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Alghero
Plane
When flying to Alghero, you’ll arrive at Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Alghero from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 50m.
Train
The train station in Alghero is called Alghero, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Alghero is to pick up a car rental from Olbia, which is about 67 miles from Alghero. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Rental Plus, among others, in Olbia.
Airlines serving Alghero
Where to stay in Alghero
From 5-star hotels such as the Smy Carlos V Wellness & Spa Alghero to great affordable options like the B&B Panorama Alghero, Alghero offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 246 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alghero
Most booked hotels in Alghero
Renting a car in Alghero
Renting a car in Alghero costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 212 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Alghero.
Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Alghero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.02 and C$ 45.36. The most frequently booked car type in Alghero is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Convertible or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.