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Mykonos Airport Car Rental
My recommendation: If you need a vehicle for your time in Mykonos then reserve ahead at the Mykonos Airport. If your plan is to relax by the pool during the day and then stroll or take public transportation to dinner, then it is easy to get by without borrowing a vehicle in Mykonos.
Tip: If a large family minivan or a vehicle with automatic transmission is needed (most rental vehicles in Mykonos have manual transmission), booking in advance is definitely recommended for renting either a people carrier or car with automatic transmission.
The car rental companies located at the airport on the Greek island of Mykonos include: Budget – Hertz – Sixt – Thrifty – Alamo – National – Avis – Enterprise
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Booking a Mykonos Rental Car
Renting a Car in Mykonos
Leasing a vehicle is a incredible method to see all over the island as not every location is suitably assisted by transport and there are very few taxis (only 30) on Mykonos. You do not need a car to arrive at the most well-known Mykonos beaches and seaside clubs or to take part in any of the best Mykonos tours. However, there are undoubtedly some remote beaches that are substantially simpler to go to by rental automobile. And some of the best Mykonos lodgings north of Mykonos town can feel isolated without a vehicle.
If renting a car is really not preferred, stay in Mykonos Town,Ornos, or Platis Gialos – all well serviced by bus (or water taxi) and within easy walking distance of many great Mykonos restaurants.
RentalCars.com searches across major car rental agencies and finds the best price. They offer everything from affordable budget rentals to spacious mini-vans and SUVs to luxury vehicle rentals. Common pick-up locations include Mykonos Town (Mykonos Old Port) and the Mykonos airport. Under Pick-up Location, select either Mykonos Airport or All Locations (which usually defaults to Mykonos Town Old Port).
We advise renting from one of the international car companies accessible online but local rental workplaces are likewise scattered all over the island that will rent a car, scooter, or ATV to you. (The regional companies are the only choice for scooters and ATVs.)
Mykonos Car Rentals: Tips & Advice
- Reserve rental cars in advance for visits from June through September.
- Motorists from the US and Canada necessitate both an International Driver’s Permit, as well as a legitimate driver`s license to operate a vehicle in Greece.
- RentalCars.com is an excellent resource for securing automobile rentals when visiting Mykonos.
- Most rental cars on Mykonos have manual transmissions. Be sure to reserve one with an automatic transmission in advance if that is your preference.
- If arriving by airplane, book rental cars at the Mykyonos Airport – it’s much more convenient than town pick up and you avoid the long taxi lines at the airport
- If arriving by ferry, travelers could take public transportation like a bus, taxi, or Welcome Pickups vehicle service from the port into Mykonos Town to retrieve a rental car. Better yet: take a taxi, bus, or car service to the airport and pick up the rental vehicle there instead. Going to the airport requires a bit more effort initially but you’ll find cheaper prices, a wider selection of vehicles, and a simpler environment for obtaining your car rental.
- Take pictures of the rental vehicle (inside and outside) before driving away from the parking lot.
Car Rental at the Mykonos Ferry Port (New Port)
The ferry harbor in Mykonos is hectic when a ferry arrives. We don’t advise attempting to pick up a rental car at the port – it`s very busy and locating your car company won`t be straightforward. Take a bus, taxi, or Welcome Pickups into Mykonos Town or to the airport and pick up your rental car there instead. If picking up in Mykonos Town you’ll want to select the “Mykonos Old Port” on the Rentalcars.com website. (The Old Port is in Mykonos Town and differs than the New Port where most ferries arrive).
Car Rental at the Mykonos Airport
For airport vehicle choose you can reserve through Rentalcars.com and pick up from one of the kiosks at the airport. The airport is really small and it’s very easy to get your car. From the airport, it’s a brief 10-minute drive to Mykonos Town. Around 15 minutes to the beaches of Platys Gialos, Ornos, Psarou, Agios Ioannis, and Elia.
Which rental vehicle companies are found at the Mykonos Airport?
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Budget – Hertz – Sixt – Thrifty – Alamo – National – Avis – Enterprise
Should I rent a car in Mykonos?
Leasing an auto when visiting Mykonos makes getting around much easier and permits exploring places that may be difficult to reach solely by bus. The Mykonos bus system is great and direct buses go from Mykonos Town to most of the top Mykonos beach hotels. However, having a rental vehicle makes it more convenient and enticing to explore outside of Mykonos Town.
Is it hard to find parking in Mykonos?
Mykonos Town parking can be difficult, but you’ll always be able to find something. Parking is often found up the hilly roads south of Mykonos Town; from there you’ll need to walk a few minutes back into town. The beach towns will have a mix of parking lots (follow the signs) and street parking.
Hands-on history is the key attraction to this East Coast destination.
In concept, you can move a rental vehicle on any Greek car ferry. In practice, it’s a substantial annoyance and requires drafted authorization from the car rental company and booking an additional vehicle ticket. Car passage on a ferry is costly. It`s much easier to lease a different car on each island you visit. For example, take the ferry to Santorini as a pedestrian and then lease a car in Santorini.
