Car Hire
Olbia Ferry Port
Forget queues and shuttles. With KS Rent your premium car is waitingright at the ferry gangway .
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Welcome to the Port of Olbia. KS Rent is the car hire that frees you from waiting. Office at Viale Isola Bianca 38, a few metres from the ferries.
We offer a premium experience with vehicle delivery the moment you step off the Isola Bianca quay. Save time by booking in full autonomy from our website: we manage flexible security deposits and accept payments without requiring a credit card. Our fleet at the port includes supercars, SUVs, sports cars, motorbikes and quads — everything you need to live the Costa Smeralda from the very first moment. We also offer delivery to Olbia Airport and across the whole Costa Smeralda. Discover our no credit card car hire too.
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Olbia Port
"Elegance meets practicality. The perfect partner to explore the most hidden coves of the Costa Smeralda, ready at your gangway."
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Services designed for those arriving in Olbia by ferry
Office 50 metres from the ship
Viale Isola Bianca 38: as soon as you step off the ferry the office is in sight. No shuttle, no queues onto the dual carriageway.
Luggage storage before check-in
Arrived in the morning but hotel check-in is at 15:00? We keep the bags at the office while you tour Olbia with the car.
Coordination with every line
Tirrenia, Moby, GNV, Grimaldi and Corsica Sardinia: we monitor your arrival and meet you at the actual disembarkation time.
Routes from north or south
We suggest the best route based on your destination: Costa Smeralda heading north, San Teodoro and Budoni heading south.
Frequently Asked Questions Olbia Port Car Hire
Where do I pick up the car at the Port of Olbia?›
Do I need a credit card to hire?›
How do I send my rental request?›
How does the security deposit work?›
Which vehicles are available at the Port?›
Car Hire at Olbia Isola Bianca Port
The Olbia Isola Bianca Port is the main passenger port of north-eastern Sardinia, with daily connections to Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Piombino operated by Moby, Tirrenia and GNV. The Isola Bianca quay is a few minutes from the centre of Olbia and is the privileged gateway for those arriving in Sardinia by ferry to explore the Costa Smeralda, Gallura and the whole north-east of the island.
Summer traffic in Olbia can be heavy, especially on July and August weekends when thousands of tourists disembark at the same time. Ferries typically dock early in the morning or late in the afternoon, creating long queues on the local roads. That's why having a car ready at disembarkation is a huge advantage: while the other passengers look for a taxi or wait for the shuttle buses of the big rental companies, you'll already be on the way to your destination.
Our office at Viale Isola Bianca 38 is literally a few metres from the ferry disembarkation. You won't need a shuttle, you won't queue: step off the ferry, walk for 2 minutes and you're in our office. Paperwork is prepared in advance thanks to the online booking, so the actual pick-up takes under 5 minutes. From the port, you can immediately take the SS 131 DCN dual carriageway south (Nuoro, Cagliari) or the SS 125 north along the coast road that runs past the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia: Porto Istana, Murta Maria, Porto San Paolo, all the way to San Teodoro and Budoni.
Hiring a car at the Port of Olbia with KS Rent also means choosing between supercars, premium SUVs, motorbikes and quads without needing a credit card. Our flexible payment policy — we accept prepaid cards, debit cards and cash — was born to free you from the constraints imposed by the big rental brands. The security deposit is proportional to the vehicle and is always communicated at booking, with no surprises. If you prefer, we also offer delivery at Olbia Airport and across the whole Costa Smeralda, or discover our no credit card car hire.
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Which ferries arrive at Olbia Isola Bianca Port
Olbia Isola Bianca Port is the first passenger port in Sardinia with over 4 million travellers and 1.1 million vehicles handled each year. It is the main gateway for those arriving by sea from the mainland. KS Rent Sardinia delivers the car 100 metres from the disembarkation dock, regardless of the company you arrive with:
| Company | Main routes | Peak season frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Moby Lines | Olbia ↔ Livorno, Genoa, Piombino, Civitavecchia | 8-12 departures/day |
| Tirrenia (Onorato Group) | Olbia ↔ Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples | 6-10 departures/day |
| GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Olbia ↔ Genoa, Civitavecchia | 4-6 departures/day |
| Grimaldi Lines | Olbia ↔ Civitavecchia, Livorno, Barcelona | 3-5 departures/day |
| Corsica Ferries / Sardinia Ferries | Olbia ↔ Livorno, Bastia (Corsica) | 3-5 departures/day |
| MSC Cruises (occasional) | cruise calls | seasonal (Apr-Oct) |
| Costa Cruises (occasional) | cruise calls | seasonal (May-Sep) |
The port has 5 active docks (Cocciani, Bonaria, Isola Bianca, Cala Saccaia and Industria). Passenger ships mainly dock at Isola Bianca, where our operational base is at Viale Isola Bianca 38.
From the dock to KS Rent pickup point
Our Port base is right on the exit road from the Isola Bianca dock. No shuttles, no remote parking: disembark, walk 100 metres (or drive if you have your own car) and you're at pickup.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isola Bianca dock (pedestrian exit) | KS Rent base (Viale Isola Bianca 38) | 100 metres | 1-2 minutes walking |
| Maritime station (Tirrenia terminal) | KS Rent base | 250 metres | 3 minutes |
| KS Rent base | Olbia airport OLB | 5 km | 10 minutes |
| KS Rent base | Olbia centre (Corso Umberto) | 2 km | 5 minutes |
| KS Rent base | Porto Cervo (Costa Smeralda) | 33 km | 40 minutes |
| KS Rent base | Palau (La Maddalena ferry) | 44 km | 55 minutes |
| KS Rent base | Santa Teresa di Gallura (Bonifacio Corsica port) | 65 km | 1 hour 10 min |
| KS Rent base | San Teodoro (East Coast) | 30 km | 30 minutes |
Ferry late? We monitor real arrival times via VesselFinder and marinetraffic.com, at no extra cost. Night ferry? Delivery available 06:00 to 23:30; outside these hours an on-call service operates via WhatsApp.
Off the ferry. Into the car.
Disembark from Moby, Tirrenia, GNV or Corsica Ferries, walk 100 metres along Viale Isola Bianca and you're at our base. Keys handed over outside, contract pre-filled, walkthrough done in 5 minutes flat.
10 concrete answers on pickup at the Port of Olbia
01. How far is the KS Rent base from the ferry dock? +
02. What happens if my Moby (or Tirrenia, GNV) ferry arrives late at Olbia port? +
03. Can cars be picked up/returned at the port at night? +
04. Can I leave my own car at the port during the rental? +
05. Do you have operators who speak French/German/English at the port? +
06. Can I return at the port a car picked up at the airport (or vice versa)? +
07. How much to take the rental car on a ferry to Corsica? +
08. What to do if I'm queueing for disembarkation and the ferry is unloading? +
09. Do you have partnerships with cruise companies calling at Olbia? +
10. How much for renting for just the cruise call day? +
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