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
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.
How to Get to Argostoli
Plane
When flying to Argostoli, you’ll arrive at Argostoli Cephalonia (EFL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Argostoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Argostoli is to pick up a car hire from Corfu, which is about 168 km from Argostoli. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Corfu.
Bus
Argostoli’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Argostoli
Airlines serving Argostoli
Where to stay in Argostoli
Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Argostoli
Most booked hotels in Argostoli
Hiring a car in Argostoli
Hiring a car in Argostoli costs £25 per day, on average, or £151 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Argostoli Cephalonia.
Expect to pay £1.68 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 £20.14 and £26.85. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.