Corfu: the minimum cost of renting a car for a week
Rent a car at Corfu Airport: features and nuances
At Corfu Airport, there are offices of well-known rental companies: Budget, Auto-union, Hertz, Surprice, Olympic Car, Firefly and Avis, where you can rent a car of any brand. Car hire in Corfu is also available outside the airport, offering more competitive rates, but to get to your destination, you will need to take a bus or use the free shuttle.
It is necessary to pay attention to the location of the office to decide where it will be easier to collect the vehicle: at the airport or elsewhere. When booking a car, you should carefully read the rental agreement, which may include restrictions on mileage, fuel policy and other conditions. Reviewing the details will help to avoid some problems in the future.
The cost of renting a car at Corfu Airport
The cost of renting a car is about €30 per day, which is much cheaper than in other European cities. The service price consists of a number of factors, including the cost of insurance and the rental period. It also depends on the age of the driver and the vehicle's additional features. The best option is to book in advance, which is especially important during the high season from July to September. Average prices for the service can be seen in the following table:
| Category | 3 days, in euros | For 7 days, in euros |
| Mini | 109-792 | 257-1847 |
| Economy | 115-432 | 271-1000 |
| Normal | 214-1310 | 500- 3060 |
| Luxury | 822-1018 | 1920-2376 |
| Versatile | 802-1594 | 1872-3720 |
| SUV | 348-796 | 814-1859 |
| Van | 803-1200 | 1874-3600 |
Speed limits on Corfu's roads: town and suburbs
On the territory of Greece, you can travel comfortably only if you follow the traffic rules. The main safety factor is travelling at a speed that is allowed on a particular section of the route. Standard limits can be seen on signs. If there are no signs, motorists on the country's roads adhere to the following rules:
| Speed limit, km / h | Vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons, trailers up to 3.5 t | Vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tons, trailers up to 750 kg | Motorcycles, cars |
| Outside the village | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| In the city or town, km / h | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| On the highway, km / h | 80 | 90 | 110 |
| On the motorway, km / h | 90 | 100 | 130 |
Speeding is penalized, and officers patrol the roads. A receipt is issued on the spot, and it must be paid at the nearest bank within 10 days of the incident.
Major penalties for violations of traffic rules
Penalties for violating traffic rules on Corfu's roads are quite severe. Motorists are particularly severely punished for serious misconduct, which can often result in the loss of driving privileges or imprisonment. The most common violations include the following:
- If the motorist uses a mobile phone while driving without a special headset, they will have to pay a fine of €350 and lose their licence for 30 days.
- On motorways in the city, you must wear a seat belt. This applies to both the driver and passengers. If you violate the rules, the driver must pay a fine of €350 (a passenger without a belt pays €150).
- Speeding is punishable by a fine of €150-2,000.
- Driving a vehicle while intoxicated will cost motorists from €200 to €500.
- Transporting a child aged 12 or under in the front seat is punishable by a fine of €80.
The cost of petrol / diesel
At local petrol stations, you can buy different grades of fuel: diesel and unleaded petrol with octane ratings of 95 and 100. If the vehicle is configured for it, you can fill up with gas, but the number of petrol stations is limited. Average prices per litre of fuel are reflected in the following figures:
- LPG - 0.734 euros.
- Petrol 95 - 2.143 euros.
- 100-octane petrol - 2.410 euros.
- Diesel fuel - 2.127 euros.
It is worth noting that transporting fuel in cans on Corfu's motorways and ferries is strictly prohibited.
