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

Argostoli travel guide

Argostoli Tourism | Argostoli Guide

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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 London and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Centauro and Record go, 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 London and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Argostoli

Airlines serving Argostoli

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,276 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Condor
Good (486 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (255 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (892 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (132 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (446 reviews)
EL AL
Good (636 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (39 reviews)
Volotea
Good (571 reviews)
Transavia
Good (148 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,132 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Argostoli

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Argostoli

Most booked hotels in Argostoli

Hotel Anastazia
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Thalassa Boutique Hotel - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£209+
White Rocks Hotel Kefalonia
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£226+
Kefalonia Bay Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Alley Boutique Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Aenos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£138+

Hiring a car in Argostoli

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £27 per day, on average, or £163 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Argostoli Cephalonia.

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 £19.77 and £26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Argostoli is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £27 per day, on average, or £163 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Argostoli Cephalonia.

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 £19.77 and £26.35. The most frequently booked car type in Argostoli is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Argostoli

Avis

Avis

Thrifty

Thrifty

Europcar

Europcar
Find car hire in Argostoli