Car Hire at Corfu Airport (CFU)

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport sits just 3 km south of Corfu Town, on a strip of land between the sea and the Chalikiopoulou lagoon — one of the most conveniently placed airports in Greece. Collecting a hire car here puts the whole island within reach from the moment you land: the old town in ten minutes, the west-coast bays inside forty. Every car hire at Corfu Airport listed on eCarBookers includes zero-excess CDW cover in the supplier's own price, so what you confirm at booking is what you pay. For island-wide driving and parking guidance, see our Corfu car hire page. Arrive, drive, enjoy.

How to Find Your Car Hire Desk at Corfu Airport

• Book through eCarBookers first: Your booking confirmation from eCarBookers locks in your all-inclusive price, your zero-excess CDW cover, and your vehicle class before you arrive. Without a pre-booking made through eCarBookers, you may not be covered under the same terms — always confirm your hire in advance to ensure your protection is in place from the moment you collect the keys.
• One terminal, one route: Corfu Airport has a single terminal for all domestic and international flights. After baggage claim, follow the signs into the arrivals hall — the car hire desks are located there, grouped together near the terminal exit.
• No shuttle required: The hire vehicle car parks are a short walk from the terminal, with some suppliers parked directly across the road from the entrance. Some suppliers operate a meet-and-greet service instead of a fixed desk, with a representative waiting in the arrivals hall — your booking confirmation states exactly where to go for your hire.
• Allow extra time in peak season: In July and August several flights often land close together, and the arrivals hall gets busy. Build a little slack into your plans for both collection and return.

Pick-Up, Drop-Off, and Refuelling at Corfu Airport

Most hire agreements at Corfu Airport run full-to-full: you collect the car with a full tank and return it the same way. The nearest petrol station to the terminal is a BP roughly 800 metres north of the airport on the Corfu–Achilleio national road, by the Tria Gefyria junction — around a two-minute drive, making a full tank on return straightforward. Note that most petrol stations on Corfu close by around 22:00, so if you have an early morning departure, fill up the evening before rather than counting on a station being open on the way in.

For returns outside desk hours, many suppliers at Corfu Airport provide a secure key drop for out-of-hours vehicle returns — confirm the exact arrangement at the desk when you collect, along with where to leave the car. Whatever time you return, photograph the vehicle inside and out before handing it back; it takes a minute and documents the condition you returned it in.

Top Car Hire Agencies at Corfu Airport

Corfu Airport is served by a strong mix of international names and established local operators, with fleets that concentrate on compact and economy classes — the sizes best suited to the island's narrow village roads and tight parking. Every option listed on eCarBookers, regardless of supplier, carries the same standard: zero-excess CDW cover built into the confirmed price. Optional extras — such as additional drivers, supplemental tyre and glass cover, child seats, or out-of-hours fees — may be available at the desk if required.

Getting from Corfu Airport to Key Destinations

• Corfu Town — 3 km, around 10 minutes via Leoforos Dimokratias. Park at the edge of the centre and walk in; the old town itself is pedestrian-only.
• Paleokastritsa — around 25 km, a drive of 35 to 40 minutes via the Paleokastritsa national road, crossing the island to the west-coast bays.
• Sidari — around 38 km, roughly 45 to 50 minutes north via the Tzavros junction, for the Canal d'Amour and the north-coast resorts of Roda and Acharavi.
• Kavos — around 45 km, allow about an hour south via the Lefkimmi national road, passing the Achilleion Palace turn-off at Gastouri on the way.