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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Kefalonia car hire

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Kefalonia?

You should book your car hire in Kefalonia around 88 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Kefalonia?

Hires in the Small category (Nissan Micra or similar) are the most popular option in Kefalonia, costing R625/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R202/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kefalonia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kefalonia is April at an average cost of R233/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Kefalonia when prices are R833/day on average, which tends to be 70% above the yearly average hire price for Kefalonia.

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Kefalonia car rental price comparison by vehicle type

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Small cars

R205 - R788

All Car Types

R349 - R1 505

How much does it cost to rent a small car in Kefalonia?

How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Kefalonia?

How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Kefalonia?

How much does it cost to rent a van in Kefalonia?

How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Kefalonia?

Small car rentals in Kefalonia typically cost around R372 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R205 per day which is about 46% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 57% cheaper than the average rental in Kefalonia, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Medium car rentals in Kefalonia typically cost around R992 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average R449 per day which is about 55% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 14% more expensive than the average rental in Kefalonia offering a good balance of space and value.

SUV rentals in Kefalonia typically cost around R675 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average R399 per day which is about 41% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 22% cheaper than the average rental in Kefalonia, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.

Van rentals in Kefalonia typically cost around R2 363 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average R1 316 per day which is about 45% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 64% more expensive than the average rental in Kefalonia, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Convertible rentals in Kefalonia typically cost around R1 559 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average R616 per day which is about 61% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 45% more expensive than the average rental in Kefalonia, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.

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Most popular car type

Small

Top tips for hiring a car in Kefalonia

  • If you’re going to hire a car in Kefalonia, plan your itinerary quite carefully before you do so, because what you intend to do will make a difference to your choice of vehicle. The main towns are little more than large villages, so you’ll struggle to drive around their narrow streets in anything larger than a compact city car. However, if you’re aiming to do a lot of road-tripping and visit all the tourist attractions on the island, you can hire something larger with lots of visibility for everyone, like an MPV. Also expect to have to drive on some curvy mountain roads if you’re heading into the rural areas, which puts a premium on road-holding.
  • The regulations regarding driving with children on Kefalonia are governed by Greek traffic laws, and these are quite specific. Any children under the age of three is required to travel in an infant child seat in the back of the car. Similarly, children from three to 11 must also sit in car seats that fit their size, again on the back seat of the vehicle. For kids who are 12 years of age and older, a height requirement applies for them to sit in the front seat: if they are over 4 feet 4 inches tall they may sit in the front seat, wearing a seatbelt.
  • Kefalonia is a large Greek island with most of the petrol stations placed in the larger towns. They are mostly concentrated in the more popular tourist areas in the south-west part, with a few on other parts of the coast. There aren’t any in the hinterland region, so if you’re traversing the island make sure to fill up before you start. If you’re circumventing the island and visiting the tourist spots, a lack of petrol stations won’t be such a concern.
  • Medium hire cars in Kefalonia are around 61% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Kefalonia

  • Should I hire a car in Kefalonia?

    Kefalonia is well covered by the local KTEL bus network, but because these run predominantly between the main towns, if you want to explore off-grid your best option is to hire a car. This is a more cost-effective option than catching taxis around the island to go where the buses don’t. You can drive to the Assos Peninsula and visit Assos village with its 16th-century Venetian castle, fishing boats and tavernas. Myrtos Beach is one of the most famous in the Greek islands, or head for the quieter Antisamos Beach. Then take a drive to Melissani Cave, an underground lake known as the Cave of the Nymphs in Greek mythology.

  • What is driving like in Kefalonia?

    Driving in Kefalonia is generally relaxed as it’s not a congested tourist island, except during the Greek holiday season from around the middle of July till the end of August. In fact most of the other traffic you’ll encounter will be fellow tourists making their way leisurely between the island’s tourist attractions. Speed limits vary are 30mph in the villages, and can vary between 55mph and almost 70mph depending on the surrounding area, so make sure to keep an eye out for the speed limit signs. You should always drive defensively on the rural roads and expect the unexpected, like cars slowly turning onto the road around blind corners on some of the really twisty roads.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Kefalonia?

    To hire a car in Kefalonia you’ll need to be at least 18 years old. However, you can only hire smaller, lower power models at that age from KAYAK. To hire more powerful vehicles and those that can carry more people you’ll need to be over the age of 23. Make sure that you carry your UK driver’s licence and passport whenever you’re driving around, and don’t remove any of the documentation that will be supplied with your car, such as insurance and third-part cover certificates.

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