Argostoli travel guide

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You're Going to Love Argostoli

With a population of 9,820, Argostoli is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Argostoli has to offer.

When to visit Argostoli

Argostoli in February
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Argostoli in February
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Argostoli in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Argostoli, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.

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How to Get to Argostoli

Plane

When flying to Argostoli, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Argostoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Argostoli is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 105 miles from Argostoli. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Bus

Argostoli’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Argostoli, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Argostoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Argostoli is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 105 miles from Argostoli. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and dirent-autorental, among others, in Corfu.

Bus

Argostoli’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Argostoli

Airlines serving Argostoli

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,391 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
EL AL
Good (342 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (11 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Condor
Good (260 reviews)
Sky Express
Good (81 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (229 reviews)
Volotea
Good (374 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in Argostoli

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Argostoli

Most booked hotels in Argostoli

Kefalonia Grand
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
Aenos Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
Alley Boutique Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Dionysos Village Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Kefalonia Bay Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Apostolata Island Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£129+

Hiring a car in Argostoli

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £25 per day, on average, or £150 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Argostoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.05. The most frequently booked car type in Argostoli is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £25 per day, on average, or £150 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.63 per litre in Argostoli (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.54 and £26.05. The most frequently booked car type in Argostoli is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.