Scooter Rentals on Kefalonia (Cephalonia) island

Kefalonia rewards the traveller who leaves the car behind. Picture the road curling down toward Myrtos Beach, switchback after switchback, until that curve of white pebbles and impossibly blue water opens up beneath you — a view that photos never quite capture and a road that's simply more fun on two wheels. Further north, the harbour at Fiskardo waits with its pastel Venetian houses and yachts bobbing at anchor, reached by a coast road that begs to be ridden slowly, windows down, or in this case, visor up.

This is a big, mountainous island, and its best sights are scattered along narrow, twisting roads that a rental car handles clumsily and a coach can't reach at all. A scooter changes that completely. You can park right at the trailhead above Myrtos, thread through the tight lanes of Assos without hunting for a space, and stop wherever the view demands it. If you're planning to rent a scooter in Kefalonia, you'll find it's simply the most practical way to see an island built on distance and elevation rather than one compact old town.

Top 10 things to see in Kefalonia by scooter

1. Myrtos Beach — the island's postcard beach, reached via a dramatic switchback descent from the viewpoint road above; a must-do ride in its own right.
2. Melissani Cave — an underground lake beneath a collapsed cave roof near Sami, a short and easy ride from Argostoli or Fiskardo.
3. Drogarati Cave — a vast stalactite cave near Sami, easily paired with Melissani on the same loop.
4. Fiskardo — a colourful Venetian-era fishing village at the island's northern tip, with a scenic coastal ride to get there.
5. Assos — a narrow isthmus village crowned by a Venetian fortress, one of the most photogenic detours on the island.
6. Mount Ainos — the highest peak in the Ionian islands, with a forested switchback road climbing through fir trees to panoramic views.
7. Agia Efimia — a quiet harbour village on the east coast, a good stop along the Sami–Fiskardo route.
8. Katavothres — seawater sinkholes just outside Argostoli, an easy short ride from town.
9. Lassi and the Argostoli lighthouse — a coast-road ride to the old stone lighthouse, ideal at sunset.
10. Xi Beach — a red-sand beach on the Paliki peninsula, a pleasant ride across the causeway from Argostoli.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Kefalonia?

For mopeds up to 50cc, a category AM licence is enough, and the minimum age is generally 16 — though most rental companies set their own minimum, often higher. Anything from 125cc upward calls for a matching motorcycle licence (A1, A2 or A), and Greek rental shops are required to check this before handing over the keys; a car licence alone won't cover you on a bigger scooter. If your licence was issued outside the EU, bring an International Driving Permit. Expect to leave a deposit, usually as a credit-card hold, with the exact amount set by the rental company.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Kefalonia?

Prices swing a lot with the season. In low season you're looking at roughly 5-10 EUR per day for a basic scooter, while high season pushes that up to around 15-25 EUR per day. Bigger, premium models run about 25-35 EUR per day whenever they're available.

• July and August are the priciest months, with fleets often selling out well in advance.
• April, May and October tend to be the best value among the months when shops are actually open.
• Many island rental businesses close or run a reduced fleet from November through March.

When to book a rental scooter in Kefalonia?

If you're travelling in July or August, book ahead — scooters get snapped up fast and prices sit at their yearly high. Aim instead for May, June, September or October if your dates are flexible: the weather is still warm, the roads are quieter, and rental prices drop noticeably. Outside the winter months, when many rental points shut entirely, booking a week or two ahead is usually enough to secure a good scooter at a fair price.

Local traffic rules in Kefalonia

Greece drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger, and police do enforce this, with real fines attached. Speed limits are 50 km/h in towns and villages, 90 km/h on open roads, rising to 110 km/h on dual carriageways. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l generally, but a stricter 0.2 g/l applies if you're a novice rider in your first two licence years. Keep in mind that rental insurance almost never covers unpaved roads, dirt tracks or beach riding — stick to tarmac and you'll stay covered. Carry your licence, IDP if required, rental agreement and insurance papers with you whenever you ride, especially on island roads, which can turn narrow, gravelly and steep with little warning.

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a scooter without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online scooter reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!