Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Argostoli travel guide

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You're Going to Love Argostoli

With a population of 9,820, Argostoli is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Argostoli has to offer.

When to visit Argostoli

Argostoli in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£37
2 travellers
Flight to Argostoli
3 nights at hotel
Argostoli in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£37
2 travellers
Flight to Argostoli
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Argostoli in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Argostoli, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Argostoli

Plane

When flying to Argostoli, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Argostoli from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Argostoli is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 284 km from Argostoli. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Argostoli, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Argostoli from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Argostoli is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 284 km from Argostoli. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Centauro, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Argostoli

EFLArgostoli Cephalonia

Airlines serving Argostoli

Lufthansa
Good (8,135 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,620 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,290 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Condor
Good (519 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (901 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (134 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (447 reviews)
EL AL
Good (635 reviews)
Volotea
Good (570 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Transavia
Good (147 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,135 reviews)
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Where to stay in Argostoli

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Argostoli

Most booked hotels in Argostoli

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Hotel Anastazia
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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White Rocks Hotel Kefalonia
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£224+
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Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Kefalonia Bay Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Alley Boutique Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Kefalonia Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hiring a car in Argostoli

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £26 per day, on average, or £158 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Argostoli.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Argostoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Argostoli, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £26 per day, on average, or £158 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Argostoli.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Argostoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Argostoli, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Argostoli

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Compact SUV
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