Car Hire at Kefalonia Airport (EFL)

Kefalonia International Airport — Anna Pollatou — sits on the Livathos plain in the island's south-west, 8 km from Argostoli and within minutes of the Lassi beaches. Its terminal was fully renovated in 2019, and with the island's bus network thin and its taxis seasonal, collecting a hire car on landing is how most visitors begin. Every car hire at Kefalonia Airport listed on eCarBookers includes zero-excess CDW cover built into the supplier's own price — the price confirmed at booking is the price you pay. For island driving and parking guidance, see our Kefalonia car hire page. Arrive, drive, enjoy.

How to Find Your Car Hire Desk at Kefalonia 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, two desk locations: Kefalonia Airport has a single terminal, renovated in 2019. Some suppliers hold desks inside the arrivals hall, immediately after baggage claim; others operate offices just outside the airport area, within around 100 metres of the arrivals exit — a short, signposted walk along the first side street.
• Check your confirmation before you land: Your eCarBookers booking confirmation states exactly which collection point applies to your hire — in-terminal desk or nearby office — with walking directions where needed. No shuttle is required for either.
• Vehicle collection: The hire vehicle parking bays sit a short walk from the terminal building. Photograph the car inside and out before driving off — a one-minute habit that documents its condition at handover.

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

Most hire agreements at Kefalonia Airport run full-to-full: collect with a full tank, return with a full tank. The nearest petrol stations sit on the Argostoliou–Mazarakaton road a few minutes north of the terminal — including an Elin around 4 km away — so a final top-up on the way in is straightforward. Island stations keep daytime hours; for an early morning departure, fill the tank the evening before rather than relying on a pump being open on the airport run.

For returns outside desk hours, many suppliers at Kefalonia Airport can arrange a key drop or an agreed handover — confirm the exact arrangement at collection, along with where to leave the car. Whatever the hour, photograph the vehicle again before handing back the keys.

Top Car Hire Agencies at Kefalonia Airport

Kefalonia Airport is served by a broad mix of international brands and established local operators, with fleets weighted towards compact cars and small SUVs — well matched to the island's mountain roads and village streets. Every option listed on eCarBookers carries the same standard regardless of supplier: 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 Kefalonia Airport to Key Destinations

• Argostoli — 8 km north, a drive of around 15 minutes on the main Argostoli road. Park by the Koutavos lagoon or towards the ferry quay and walk the harbourfront.
• Lassi and Makris Gialos — around 6 km, roughly 10 minutes: the island's largest resort strip and its white-sand town beaches, just over the headland from the capital.
• Sami and the Melissani Cave — around 33 km east across the island, allow 40 to 45 minutes, for the lake cave and the Antisamos beach beyond.
• Myrtos Beach — around 36 km north, allow about 50 minutes via Argostoli and the west-coast road, with the famous viewpoint above the final descent from Divarata.