About Kefalonia

Hiring a car in Kefalonia helps you link Argostoli, inland villages and beaches on different sides of the island. Match collection to your arrival point and accommodation; this guide covers the whole island rather than just its capital.

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Compare car hire on Rent.it

Enter your destination, dates and collection and return times on Rent.it to compare available offers. Rent.it is a broker; the supplier named in your booking provides the car. Compare the total cost alongside the fuel policy, mileage allowance, insurance cover and excess. Read the collection instructions as well, including any shuttle arrangements.

Choosing your pick-up area

Kefalonia Airport (EFL) is a collection option to consider if you want a car after your flight. If you are staying in Argostoli or Lassi and want a car later, search for any available local offers and check the office address. For arrivals at Sami or Poros, check availability separately: a ferry arrival does not guarantee a bookable supplier at the port.

Driving documents, cards and deposits

Have your valid driving licence, identity document and booking voucher ready. Check whether the country that issued your licence creates any additional document requirements. The deposit card must meet the offer’s terms and be in the main driver’s name where required. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted automatically: eligible cards, deposits, minimum age and surcharges depend on the supplier, collection location and vehicle. Deposits, excess, cover and mileage may also vary by supplier, location, vehicle and offer: check the vehicle details and rental terms before booking.

Choosing a suitable car

A compact car makes manoeuvring through towns easier, while a larger party should check luggage capacity as well as seat numbers. If you prefer an automatic, select this option in your search and check the booked category. Hiring an SUV does not give permission to drive on unpaved roads: read the vehicle details and rental exclusions before choosing your route.

Driving and parking

Expect to plan carefully for bends, gradients and village streets when driving between the coast and inland areas. In Argostoli and coastal villages, find a permitted parking space and walk through the narrower sections. Check the final approach to beaches: a track shown on a map is not necessarily a road allowed under your rental agreement.

Planning your driving routes

From Argostoli, group Myrtos and Assos into a northern outing; give Fiskardo its own careful planning if you are staying in the south. Sami and the Melissani area provide a different route, while Skala suits exploration of the southeast. Organising days by region avoids repeatedly crossing the island.

Returning the car and taking ferries

Confirm the return address and time, required fuel level and any out-of-hours procedure. Returning to a different branch depends on availability and may incur a charge. Before putting the car on a ferry or driving outside Greece, obtain the supplier’s permission and check insurance cover, restrictions and fees. A ferry ticket does not authorise you to transport a hire car.

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