{"id":4661,"date":"2025-08-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.locautorent.com\/blog\/cagliaris-traffic-guide-for-getting-around-by-car\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:50:35","slug":"cagliaris-traffic-guide-for-getting-around-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locautorent.com\/en\/blog\/cagliaris-traffic-guide-for-getting-around-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Cagliari’s traffic guide for getting around by car"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to get to Cagliari: access to the city<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nCagliari is easily reachable by plane, ferry, or, if already on the island, by car. Cagliari-Elmas Airport<\/strong> is just 7 km from the city center and offers connections to many Italian and European cities; from there, you can reach the center by a direct train taking about 10 minutes, or by taxi and rental car.
\nFor those traveling by sea, ferries arrive at the Port of Cagliari<\/strong>, located right in the city center, with connections from Civitavecchia, Naples, and Palermo. If you’re already in Sardinia, the city is easily accessible via the SS131<\/strong>, which connects the north and center of the island to the capital in about 2\u20133 hours.
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Getting around Cagliari: ZTL and parking<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nDriving in Cagliari is possible, but it\u2019s important to know which areas are restricted to traffic. Cagliari\u2019s ZTL<\/strong> mainly covers the historic Castello district<\/strong> and some central areas, with hours varying by day of the week and time slots. In general, access is prohibited to unauthorized vehicles from Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 7:30 PM, and Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, while access is generally unrestricted on Sundays and holidays, unless special events or temporary restrictions apply.
\nIf you’re staying in accommodation within the ZTL<\/strong>, ask in advance if they can register your license plate to obtain a temporary permit.
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Where to park in Cagliari: useful tips<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nCagliari offers numerous paid parking options<\/strong>, with rates ranging from \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1.50 per hour depending on the area. The more central areas near historic districts usually require payment from Monday to Saturday, typically between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. After this time and on holidays, parking is generally free.
\nTo reach the Castello district via public elevators, you can use the Regina Elena Parking lot<\/strong>. If you\u2019re looking for free parking in Cagliari<\/strong>, consider the station area and Via Santa Gilla, or, slightly outside the center, residential areas like Is Mirrionis and San Benedetto.
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Looking for a convenient way to get around Cagliari and its surroundings? Try our car rental service at Cagliari Airport<\/a>, perfect if you’re flying into Sardinia.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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