How much does a car add to a Gallura week? Build your own calculation

Choose the car you actually need

Count passengers and luggage before asking for a quote, and think about the roads and activities on your plan. Then compare a suitable vehicle category for your party. A larger car is not always necessary; a smaller one may not fit everyone and their bags comfortably. Check the specifications of the proposed model or category.

Set pickup and return times, allowing for your arrival arrangements. At the airport, check the official car-hire list and the individual operator's instructions. Confirm hours for your actual dates and how delays to a flight or ferry are handled.

Break down the quote

Record the total and verify that the pickup and return times suit your schedule. Read the terms for cover, excess, deposit, fuel policy and additional drivers. Offers differ by operator; compare more than the first price and do not assume the same protection is included everywhere.

Ask which payments are made at the desk and which methods are accepted. Check mileage limits, driver requirements and return procedure. Save the terms attached to your quote, since details can change before confirmation.

Add usage and journey costs

Estimate fuel from the kilometres you truly expect to drive, rather than an ideal route crossing the region every day. Group visits by area and note where paid parking or another transfer might be needed. Without an itinerary, these figures remain uncertain; keep them separate from confirmed rental costs.

If you bring your own car by ferry, rental disappears from the calculation, but ferry, fuel and parking remain. Compare both options for the same party, dates and itinerary, using the actual ferry terms and booking price.

Compare with car-free days

Decide whether you will use a car every day or only for certain outings. Your accommodation location, available connections and schedule all affect the answer. Compare a full-stay rental with a mixed plan, checking current local transport and transfers for your travel dates.

Add each item only when you have a source: the hire quote, a fuel plan based on your stops and published parking charges where available. The result is your personal comparison, not a guaranteed Gallura average. Update it when dates, accommodation or activities change.