During the summer months and especially August then renting a villa in Sardinia should be avoided if at all possible. This is simply because this is a time when many Italians who are based in Rome or Como will take their annual summer vacation and select to visit the island.

However, you also need to be aware that in many cases you may find that rental prices increase quite considerably during the summer period (June to September). So again if you can avoid trying to take your vacation during this period if at all possible. But if not then rather than going to the main tourist areas of the region head farther away instead.

The areas that you may wish to avoid are Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo. This is because villa rental prices are extremely high as these are places where the rich and famous like to take their vacations because of what these areas have to offer.

However, one of the best places to consider renting a villa for your vacation is the Sardinian capital of Cagliari. This is also the ideal place that will then allow you to spend time during vacation exploring the rest of what this island has to offer you. Plus along the way, you may find discover other properties in locations, which you can rent during your next vacation to the area.

But if you are on a somewhat limited budget then why not consider renting a villa in Port Alghero. This offers some great nightlife and is certainly becoming a more popular tourist location on the islands northwest coast today.

But the nightlife that Port Alghero offers is not the same as you would find in Costa Smeralda but it does have the added benefit of some beautiful beaches as well. However, if you would like to learn a little bit about the island's history then why not take a stroll around the streets of the old village up away from where all the bars, restaurants and hotels are.

When trying to find the ideal villa to rent in Sardinia the best place to start your search is by going online. There are numerous companies along with villa owners who advertise such properties to rent. But it is important before you make that all-important booking you spend time comparing what each villa has to offer. Also, do not just book any holiday villas in Sardinia just because you like the look of them.