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Kefalonia is an island in the archipelago of the Ionian Islands, also known as the Heptanese, which is located in Greece. The easiest way to get to this island is to fly, and Kefalonia International Airport is the ideal option. This airport opened in the 1970s and quickly became a favorite among travelers from all over the world, since it is only 8 km from the capital. Thanks to this, it is extremely quick to get into the city from the airport by car – which is why renting a car is such a great option. Many people rent a car directly at the airport and from there, start their journey freely on this island of Greece.
Without a doubt, this option is highly recommended, since you have more than 5 car rental agencies to choose from. You can find the best-known chains at the airport, such as Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, AVIS and Enterprise. The agencies at this airport work with Ford and Fiat, so you have a number of cars to choose from here. The good thing is that, despite working with only 2 brands, they offer a wide variety of car sizes, so you will find one that suits your needs.
Renting a car is by far the best way to travel around the island, since public transport isn’t especially reliable – not to mention the fact that it can be quite pricey for tourists too. Renting a car gives you so much freedom to explore all over the island, without the stress of relying on other people in an area you don’t know.
In the downtown of Kelafonia, you will find a large number of car rental agencies, from international brands, to others that are only found locally. In fact, just in Livathou and Argostoli main streets, you will find over 10 different car rentals. However, not all of them have good reviews or positive ratings, so you should be careful and only choose ones that have a reputable past and honest ratings.
In Kefalonia, you will find one of the best-marked routes and streets in all of Greece, so it is easy to drive around here safely. However, in rural areas or in small towns, traffic regulations are not respected so much, so you will have to be attentive while driving.
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There are two main streets in the city center that are full of car rental agencies. Ace Rent a Car is a fan-favorite, with a 5-star rating on Google. One of the disadvantages of this particular company is that their website is in Greek, so you might struggle to prebook, if you aren’t familiar with the language.
Another popular company is AutoUnion Car Rental. This one also has a 5 stars rating, and also has a fleet of luxury cars too – if you want to travel in style. From Audi to Mini Coopers, Ford Mustangs, and BMW, this company has a wide range of attractive cars, perfect for those particularly interested in driving a more luxury vehicle. That being said, if you are after something more basic, or a little more affordable, they also have a range of other options available to you.
You can visit Sami, which is a port city on the outskirts of the island and, from here, ferries depart to other islands so you can transport yourself by car and get to see far more places. If you towards the North or East of the island, then Fiskardo, Myrtos, and Agia Efimia are must-visit places. If you travel to the South, then Skala, Poros and the wonderful Kaminia Beach is located here – which is perfect for all the beach and water lovers.
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