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Car hire at Corfu Airport

Corfu rewards a car more than most islands: the best of it is in the north-east coves, the inland villages and the west-coast beaches, none of which the buses reach conveniently. The rental desks are in the arrivals hall and the cars are in lots beside the terminal; local companies, of which Corfu has dozens, meet you at the doors.

Choose the smallest car you can live with. The village streets were laid out for donkeys, the north-east coast road is a single lane with passing places in parts, and a wide car spends the holiday reversing.

Rental companies at Corfu Airport

Desks are open for every scheduled arrival in summer. Late charters after midnight should confirm the pick-up hour with local firms, some of which close earlier.

  • Avis / Budget
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • Enterprise / Alamo / National
  • Corfiot companies (many), meeting customers outside arrivals

Booking tips

  • Small cars first: the roads are narrow and parking in the resorts is tight
  • Full damage waiver is worth it; scraped wing mirrors are Corfu’s national sport
  • Automatics are scarce; book months ahead for August
  • A credit card in the driver’s name is needed for the deposit
  • Licences issued outside the EU/EEA need an international driving permit

Driving from the airport

The airport road joins the main road within minutes. Turn north through the town bypass for Dassia, Ipsos, the north-east coast and Sidari; take the Paleokastritsa road west across the island for the west coast; head south along the coast for Benitses, Moraitika, Messonghi and Kavos. Corfu Town’s old town is closed to cars; use the car parks by the old port or at San Rocco and walk in.

Frequently asked questions

Which car rental companies are at Corfu Airport?

Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar and Enterprise have desks in arrivals, and dozens of Corfiot companies meet customers outside. The cars are parked beside the terminal.

What size of car should I rent on Corfu?

The smallest that fits your luggage. Village streets and the north-east coast road are narrow, resort parking is tight, and a compact car with full damage waiver is the combination that comes back without stress.

See also

Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.