Situated in the Ionian Islands of the coast of Greece, Kefalonia is the largest of several and has a large visiting number of tourists during the peak travel season. Most tourists to the island arrive via Kefalonia Airport. Kefalonia Island International Airport is located 10 kilometres from Argostoli. The main airline routes year round are from Athens and tourists will arrive in the Greek capital and then transfer to an onward bound flight to Kefalonia airport. In the summer months, when tourist demand increases, many charter flights use the airport with airlines such as Thomas Cook Airlines, Finnair and Thomson Airways catering for the demand direct from the UK and elsewhere in Europe. The island is well developed and set to deal with tourist numbers and there is much to see and do, this is why many choose to hire a car at the airport when they arrive.
Having a car at your disposal for your stay really does open up the island to you and many people choose to collect their car hire at the airport on arrival, this means that they will have the freedom of their own transportation for the duration of their stay. There are car rental agents at the airport that you can pick up a car from but it is advisable to book your car in advance of your arrival at the airport, especially during the peak summer months when there are many people also looking to hire a car on arrival. The Internet is one of the easiest ways to reserve your car hire at the airport and to ensure that one is available for you as soon as you arrive. This avoids disappointment and complications at the very start of your holiday.