Karpathos car rentals from $18/day

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($18/day), Avis ($22/day) and Budget ($26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty Karpathos Airport 857 00 (7 miles from city center).

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Karpathos only have manual transmission cars.

The average gas price in Karpathos is $7.30 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $88 and $117, depending on the car size.

Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Karpathos.

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A Compact car rental in Karpathos costs $60 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Karpathos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Karpathos, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Karpathos.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Karpathos so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Because of the narrow winding roads, it is recommended to rent a compact vehicle in Karpathos so you can navigate around the city more easily. Mini sedans and other compact vehicles are quite popular here. If you are not used to driving a manual vehicle, you may want to opt for an automatic as manual vehicles require a lot of gear changes on this type of terrain.

There are no highways or toll roads in or around Karpathos, so the speed limits you’ll encounter won’t vary too much from place to place. The standard speed limit in Karpathos is 35 mph on city roads and in the surrounding areas. Sometimes it may be lower, especially on school roads or around natural attractions like beaches, so always follow all posted signage and adjust your speed accordingly.

Parking is not difficult to find in Karpathos. Usually at attractions like beaches, there will be a small parking lot and you will find parking along the road once the lot is full. These spaces are typically free. You can also find parking at major attractions and monuments such as Alexandros Papagos Square and Captain Konstantinos Iliakis Monument. Keep in mind that parking spaces here are narrow, so this is another advantage to renting a compact car. If you are staying at a hotel in the city, these will also often offer free parking onsite to their guests. There are no paid parking lots in Karpathos, so no need to worry about parking fees.