Karpathos car rentals from $42/day

On average a rental car in Karpathos costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Karpathos found in the last 2 weeks is $47.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Karpathos. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Karpathos airport include Budget, Europcar and Autounion Car Rental.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Karpathos airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

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A Mini car rental in Karpathos costs $49 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Karpathos costs $52 per day, on average.

In Karpathos, cars are most frequently rented at Exer Rent a Car Karpathos Airport(Terminal Desk) (7 miles from city center).

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.