Car hire at Skiathos Airport
On Skiathos the bus does what a hire car does elsewhere: every south-coast beach from town to Koukounaries is a stop on the one road. A vehicle earns its keep for the north coast (Aselinos, Mandraki, the Kastro track), the monastery of Evangelistria and the pine roads inland, and for that a scooter or a small car for two days is what most visitors choose. The desks are at the terminal and the vehicles are parked beside it.
Rental companies at Skiathos Airport
A couple of international brands and several island firms operate from the terminal; the same firms rent scooters and quads and deliver to hotels for the mid-holiday day or two most people want.
- Avis / Budget
- Hertz
- Europcar
- Skiathos companies for cars, scooters and quads, at the terminal or by hotel delivery
Booking tips
- Rent for a day or two, not the week; the bus covers the south coast
- The Kastro and Aselinos tracks are unpaved; ask whether the contract allows them
- Scooters need a licence and a helmet; the island road is busy in August
- Skiathos Town is car-free in the centre; park by the port
- Licences issued outside the EU/EEA need an international driving permit
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car on Skiathos?
Not for the beaches along the south coast, which the bus serves every 15–30 minutes. A scooter or small car for a day or two reaches the north coast, Kastro and the monastery; many visitors never rent at all.
Which rental companies are at Skiathos Airport?
Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar alongside several island companies renting cars, scooters and quads, at the terminal or by delivery to your hotel.
See also
Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.