Supercar Rental on the Costa Smeralda: the Complete Guide

Renting a supercar on the Costa Smeralda works like this: you choose from a fleet of more than 100 models and 150+ versions, have the car delivered to Olbia airport, the Porto Cervo Marina or straight to your villa, hotel or yacht, and drive it on the panoramic roads of the Gallura. Requests go through the WhatsApp concierge or the quote form — a few lines about dates and destination are enough to start.

This guide takes care of everything else: which model actually suits the way you holiday, where to have the car handed over, which roads genuinely reward the wheel, and when the coast is at its very best.

Why is the Costa Smeralda a supercar’s natural stage?

Few coastlines anywhere pack so much into twenty-odd kilometres. Between Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, the Gallura serves up pink granite sculpted by the mistral, Mediterranean scrub scented with myrtle and juniper, and a sea that shifts from turquoise to cobalt with every cove. Threaded through it all is a network of coastal roads that might have been drawn with drivers in mind: the SP59 from Arzachena to Porto Cervo strings together flowing corners and changes of gradient with sudden views over the Gulf of Pevero, while the SS125 Orientale Sarda opens the door to the rest of the island.

Then there is the social dimension, which here is anything but a footnote. In summer, the Piazzetta of Porto Cervo, the quaysides of the Marina and the driveways of the Cala di Volpe become a stage on which the cars matter every bit as much as the yachts. A supercar on the Costa Smeralda is not showing off — it is simply the local language. For the full picture of the destination, the dedicated page on luxury car rental on the Costa Smeralda brings together delivery points, itineraries and the models most in demand along this stretch of coast.

Which supercar should you choose? It depends on how you’ll live the coast

There is no such thing as “the best supercar for the Costa Smeralda” — only the right one for your programme. If your days unfold between Liscia Ruja and the Spiaggia del Principe, you want a car that delights even at low speed, idling from one cove to the next. If your evenings revolve around the Piazzetta, presence and a soundtrack you can hear from three streets away count for more than lap times. And if you intend to drive the SP59 properly, chassis, brakes and steering precision matter long before the badge does.

A few concrete reference points, drawn from the supercars available for rental in Sardinia:

Model	Engine	Power	0–62 mph	Best suited to
Ferrari 296 GTB	Plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V6	830 hp	2.9 s	the sweet spot between pure driving and polished manners
Lamborghini Huracán	Naturally aspirated 5.2L V10	610 hp	3.2 s	stage presence and a soundtrack for the Piazzetta
McLaren 720S	4.0L twin-turbo V8	720 hp	2.9 s	purists who want to drive the SP59 in earnest
Porsche 911 Turbo	3.7L twin-turbo flat-six	580 hp	2.8 s	everyday holiday use, with four genuine seats
Ferrari SF90 Stradale	Twin-turbo V8 + 3 electric motors	1,000 hp	2.5 s	those who want the absolute summit of the range

Two notes from experience. First: in high season the iconic models are spoken for early, so if your stay revolves around the Prancing Horse it pays to look at the options to rent a Ferrari on the Costa Smeralda well in advance. Second: if you are travelling as a four, or with serious luggage, a two-seat supercar can sit alongside a flagship SUV — it is common for a family to pair a Lamborghini delivered in Porto Cervo with an Urus or a Cullinan for moving as a group. The complete fleet makes it easy to build the right combination.

Coupé or spider? Less obvious than it sounds

Instinct says open-top, always. The reality of the coast is more nuanced. In June and September the spider is unbeatable: perfect temperatures, long sunsets, the scent of the macchia drifting into the cabin on the road to San Pantaleo. At the height of August, with the sun overhead and the fashionable eight-o’clock traffic, an air-conditioned coupé makes a strong case for itself — especially if you are planning longer transfers towards the south of the island.

The practical rule: if your days are made of short hops between beaches, marina and restaurants, choose an open version from the convertibles and spiders in the fleet; if a grand tour of the island is also on the cards, the coupé repays in comfort what it concedes in romance.

Where can the car be delivered?

Wherever you are, is the short answer. The most requested handover points on the Costa Smeralda:

• Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) — 27 km from Porto Cervo, roughly 40 minutes’ drive: you step off the flight and find the car waiting, thanks to the airport and port delivery service covering three airports and the island’s principal marinas.
• Porto Cervo Marina — the favourite of anyone arriving by sea: the car waits on the quayside, a few metres from the gangway.
• Hotels and villas — from the Pevero to Romazzino, hotel, villa and yacht delivery brings the car to your door, with an unhurried briefing on the spot and return arranged wherever suits you.
• Porto Rotondo, Baja Sardinia, Cannigione — the whole of the Gallura is covered, satellite resorts included.

The advantage is not purely logistical. Starting the holiday without shuttle buses, desk queues or paperwork filled in standing up is already part of the experience: the briefing happens beside the car, at your pace, before you ever turn the key.

How the rental works, step by step

1. Message the WhatsApp concierge or fill in the quote form, stating your dates, delivery area and the kind of car you have in mind — even “a spider for a week in Porto Cervo” is enough to begin.
2. Receive a tailored proposal: models matched to your programme, alternatives if your first choice is unavailable on your dates, and the details of delivery and return.
3. Confirm the quotation. Requirements and conditions are provided at the quotation stage — transparently, and before any commitment on your part.
4. Take delivery wherever you chose: airport, marina, hotel, villa or yacht, with a full walkthrough of the car and its controls.
5. Drive, and leave the rest to the concierge: changes of plan, extensions or returning the car in a different location are all handled with a single message.

Which roads truly deserve a supercar?

You can cover the Costa Smeralda in a few days, but certain roads belong on the agenda:

• SP59 Arzachena–Porto Cervo: the classic. Flowing corners, well-kept surface, glimpses of the Pevero. Early in the morning, out of season, it is a small masterpiece of a drive.
• The San Pantaleo loop: the granite village a quarter of an hour from Porto Cervo, perfect for an aperitivo in the square after a scenic climb among the rock spires.
• The coast towards Baja Sardinia and Palau: a sequence of bays and belvederes, the view opening onto the La Maddalena archipelago as you climb north.
• SS125 Orientale Sarda: the gateway to the rest of the island. With half a day to spare, the run south to San Teodoro and Budoni reveals the Gallura’s wilder side.
• The coves as destinations in themselves: Liscia Ruja, Spiaggia del Principe, Cala di Volpe and Romazzino are worth the journey alone — arriving at walking pace, the V10 burbling between drystone granite walls, is half the pleasure.

When should you come, if driving is the point?

The season runs from May to early October, peaking socially between mid-July and the end of August: this is when the coast is at its most theatrical, the roads at their liveliest, the evenings at their longest. June and September are the sweet spot for drivers — a warm sea, light traffic, easy parking even by the Piazzetta and perfect light for photographs on the quay. May and October, finally, deliver the SP59 almost to yourself: the connoisseur’s choice for those who come to Sardinia above all for the wheel.

The mistakes to avoid on a first rental

• Leaving August too late: the signature models go first; for the height of the season, ask early.
• Choosing by badge alone: a 720S and a Huracán tell two very different stories. Tell the concierge how you will use the car, not just which car you want.
• Ignoring the group’s logistics: two seats are two seats. If there are more of you, consider pairing the supercar with a luxury SUV.
• Underestimating the return: landing in Olbia but flying out of Cagliari? It can be arranged — just say so at the quotation stage.

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The Costa Smeralda rewards those who arrive prepared: the right model, delivered in the right place, with the roads chosen well. For all of it, there is the LSM Car Luxury WhatsApp concierge: send your dates and destination, receive a proposal built around your stay, and the car comes to meet you wherever you are. Check availability — and let the holiday begin the moment you turn the key.