The extraordinary beauty of the Greek island of Corfu was sung by ancient musicians and poets .From the east, cut by steep cliffs, and from the west framed by mountain ranges flowing gently into the Ionian Sea, Corfu is a delightful combination of priceless gifts of nature and legendary historical treasures .Venetian fortresses and castles, masterpieces of ancient Greek sculptors and Byzantine fortifications - it is unlikely that anyone will have difficulty with leisure activities when bored of lying on the beach .A good service in the study of the homeland of the Faeians will be assisted by a rented car .

Car rental in Corfu is a seasonal business: in the spring-summer period, when demand for rented cars soars, prices are also rising, with the closure of the tourist season they fall significantly.

The cost of renting a car in Corfu

Car rental in Corfu is a seasonal business: in spring and summer, when demand for rented cars soars, prices are also rising, with the closure of the tourist season, they fall significantly .However, even at the height of summer holidays, you can rent a car at a bargain price .First, a good discount will be guaranteed if you decide to take the car immediately for a few days, for example, for a week or longer .Secondly, some car rentals offer discounts for early booking a car via the Internet .You can also save on rent by renting a compact minicar or a car with diesel fuel: gasoline in Corfu is very expensive .

On average, renting a Ford Focus car will cost 40-50 EUR per day, you can charge a full tank of gasoline for 70-80 EUR.

Rent terms

Requirements for tenants in the rental companies of Corfu do not differ from traditional ones: a driver who has reached the age of 21 and has a minimum driving experience of one year can be the lucky owner of keys to a car (for renting luxury cars the requirements are slightly stricter - age from 23-25 ​​years, driving experience - from 3 years).

The rental contract is concluded with a passport and a driver's license (in some of Corfu's rent-ins, they can also ask for a hotel voucher and a credit card to block the collateral).

Small car rentals accept Russian rights, but in large international offices they often require an international certificate. In general, the Cypriot traffic police are rather supportive of tourists, but with the usual Russian rights it is worthwhile to manage especially carefully.

Parking in Corfu

In large cities of the island it is not easy to find a free parking lot, but there are no difficulties with paid parking. Parking - this is the article of your expenses, on which it is better not to save on autotravel, in this respect the traffic police are banging around the clock, the parked car can be evacuated to the parking lot in two counts. Places of prohibited parking are marked by yellow borders.

Features of traffic rules in Corfu

First, do not be equal to driving local drivers, if you do not want to spoil the holiday mood with fines, the driving style of local temperamental and relaxed .Secondly, never forget to use seat belts and make sure that all passengers are also fastened .If you are traveling with children under 12 years old, they must be in the back seat .The following speed limits apply to Corfu roads: maximum permitted speed in settlements is 50 km / h, in the country it is possible to accelerate up to 90 km / h, on the motorway - up to 130 km / h .


Information on prices is given in October 2014