Car hire at Karpathos Airport

Most travelers will find that utilizing some of the larger global brands such as Enterprise and Avis, is going to be far easier at the airport. This is especially true because the rental car companies here expect drivers to have a reservation before arriving at the airport. When you use larger companies, you can expect a larger fleet of vehicles available for rent as well as more staff on hand to assist you with your rental.

Since this smaller airport does not have a dedicated rental car center, travelers will love the fact that they can easily access all of the amenities of the terminal building while they are renting their car. This means that passengers can easily avail themselves of some great duty-free shopping choices, can get something to eat or drink at the two snack bars inside of the terminal, or use some of the available restroom facilities in the terminal.

Most car rental companies here expect drivers to be at least 21 years old to rent a car, although you may need to be 25 to rent more specialized or luxury models. All drivers need to have a valid driver's license from their country of origin, and drivers need to have held their driver's license for at least 12 months prior to their rental. All drivers that are not citizens of a European country must also bring in an international driving permit. While some companies do accept a limited amount of debit cards, having a major credit card for your rental is always a good idea. 

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Karpathos airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.