Car Rental

There are multiple options for renting a car, but a few things about the islands to consider are:

  • Roads on Kefalonia are generally well maintained through the mountains, though some roads through the villages are very narrow and winding. Google Maps seemed mostly reliable.

  • Roads on Ithaki are generally okay. Most roads are very narrow and not always wide enough for two-way traffic. Some roads are not paved. Google Maps seemed less reliable, so keep a more diligent eye on road signs.

  • If you hire in Kefalonia there is sometimes an extra charge from the rental company to be allowed to take the car to Ithaki, expect around 50€

  • If you hire in Kefalonia you will need to pre-book a space on a ferry. Most ferries will not sell tickets to vehicles on the same day as departure

The following hire car companies have desks at Kefalonia Airport:

Other companies in Kefalonia can arrange to meet you at the airport. Some wait at the arrivals gate with your name on a sign and have you follow them in the car to their office.

Some other Kefalonia-based car rental companies include:

Alternatively, you can hire a car on Ithaki itself.

Some Ithaca-based car/moped rental companies include: