Argostoli car hires from £4/day

Compact and small economy cars are the recommended choices for visitors looking for Argostoli car hire because they are inexpensive, easier to handle and park, and get more miles to the litre than other vehicles. Mid-sized or intermediate SUVs and saloons offer more capacity in terms of passengers and storage space along with greater comfort, all of which are advantages large travelling parties will enjoy.

Observe the following speed limits whenever you’re driving in Argostoli or elsewhere around the island of Kefalonia: 50km/h (30mph) on streets in populated districts and downtown areas; 90km/h (55mph) in rural areas or outside the town precincts; 110km/h (68mph) along expressways; and 130km/h (80mph) on motorways. Be advised that there may be active monitoring devices downtown and on major roads, with reduced speeds common in many areas, so keep to the posted limits at all times.

As with many Greek islands, there are free public car park provided by the municipality of Argostoli downtown and elsewhere around town. Parking is allowed on main roads and streets, but prohibited along those with yellow lines – if you park here, you may be fined. When parking on downtown streets, pay attention to cut-outs along the kerbside for disabled persons, as well as signs indicating hours when parking is restricted.

On average a car hire in Argostoli costs £25 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (£4/day), Wheego (£4/day) and Exer Rent a Car (£4/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Kefalonia Airport 100 Mrs From The Airport (4 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Argostoli is £6.40 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £77 and £102, depending on the car size.

Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Argostoli.

Car hire companies onsite at Cephalonia airport include Budget, Exer Rent a Car, ADDCAR RENTAL, Centauro, Avis, Wheego, diRENT, Europcar, GREEN MOTION and Rent Car Kefalonia.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cephalonia airport to off-airport locations include Budget, ADDCAR RENTAL, Avis, diRENT, Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Rent Car Kefalonia, Alamo, Caldera and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Argostoli costs £14 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Argostoli costs £18 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Argostoli costs £24 per day, on average.

In Argostoli, cars are most frequently hired at Centauro Cephalonia Airport (4 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Argostoli costs £175 per week (£25 per day).

On average a car hire in Argostoli costs £751 per month (£25 per day).

Most car hire providers in Argostoli offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Argostoli, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.