Kefalonia is a small island, so distances are moderate. But with no public transport from the airport, your options are limited to taxis, transfers, and rental cars.
Price comparison
| Transport | Cost to Argostoli | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Metered, on the Greek national tariff | 15 min | If available |
| Pre-booked transfer | Fixed when you book | 15 min | Most travelers |
| Rental car | Quoted by the agency | 15 min | Exploring the island |
| KTEL bus | Pay the driver; fare not published online | about 30 min | Summer only, roughly every 90 min |
Fixed-price private transfer
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Other destinations
Distances to all areas
Kefalonia is a large island — distances vary significantly depending on your accommodation location, and distance is what drives the fare:
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Argostoli | 10 km |
| Lassi | 12 km |
| Lourdas | 18 km |
| Sami | 25 km |
| Poros | 30 km |
| Skala | 35 km |
| Lixouri | 25 km |
| Agia Efimia | 35 km |
| Fiskardo | 55 km |
| Assos | 45 km |
This table used to carry taxi and transfer prices for every one of those villages. We have removed them: we could not verify a single one against the Greek national taxi tariff or an operator's published rate, and a precise-looking euro figure that nobody checked is worse than an honest blank. Greek taxi fares are set by national tariff and run on the meter — Tariff 1 by day, the higher Tariff 2 at night and outside town limits — with extra charges for luggage and for airport pickups. We do not print figures because we could not confirm the current ones from an official source, and a stale tariff is worse than none. Agree the basis before you set off, and make sure the meter is running. A pre-booked transfer will quote you a fixed price for your exact destination before you commit — which, on an island with a handful of taxis, is also the reliable way to be certain a car is waiting.
Why transfers cost more than taxis
On Kefalonia, the transfer premium (~30-50% over taxi) buys you:
- Guaranteed availability — taxis are scarce on the island
- English-speaking driver — not all island taxi drivers speak English
- Fixed price — no meter anxiety on winding island roads
- Pre-booked vehicle — especially important during peak summer
Given that there are so few taxis on the island, the transfer premium is more justified here than at a major city airport.
Rental car costs
For many visitors, a rental car is the most cost-effective option, especially for stays longer than 2-3 days:
| Season | Daily rate | Weekly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Low season (Oct-May) | Lowest rates | Lowest rates |
| Shoulder (Jun, Sep) | Higher | Higher |
| Peak (Jul-Aug) | Highest — book well ahead | Highest — book well ahead |
Rental rates are set by each agency and swing hard with the season, so we show the direction rather than invented figures. Get a quote for your dates.
Important: Book well in advance for July-August. Cars sell out. Local agencies often have better deals than international chains.
Fuel costs: island petrol stations charge more than mainland Greece, and pump prices move constantly — check on the day rather than budgeting from a figure in a guide.
The math — transfer vs rental car
If you're staying in Argostoli for a week and plan to explore:
- Transfer both ways: two fixed fares, quoted when you book
- Rental car for the week: agency quote + fuel
- Taxis during the week: several day trips by metered taxi add up fast on an island this size
For a beach resort stay where you don't plan to explore much, a transfer each way is cheaper. For exploring the island, a rental car is essential and ultimately more cost-effective.