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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alghero has to offer.
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.
When flying to Alghero, you’ll arrive at Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alghero from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 45m.
The train station in Alghero is called Alghero, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Alghero is to pick up a car hire from Olbia, which is about 107 km from Alghero. You’ll find branches of Rental Plus and B-Rent, among others, in Olbia.
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 €83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Alghero costs €29 per day, on average, or €143 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Alghero-Fertilia.
Expect to pay €1.93 per litre in Alghero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.08 and €30.77. 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 Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.