gr.flights Kavala Airport

Car hire at Kavala Airport

A hire car from Kavala Airport usually ends up on Thassos: the island is a 100 km loop of beaches and villages with a sparse bus, and the Keramoti ferry takes cars. Ask the rental company for permission when booking; most grant it as a matter of course. On the mainland, the Egnatia Odos runs past the airport gate towards Kavala and Thessaloniki one way and Xanthi and Komotini the other.

Rental companies at Kavala Airport

Desks are open for the Athens flights all year and for every summer charter; Thassos-based companies also deliver to the Keramoti quay or to Limenas.

  • Avis / Budget
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • Kavala and Thassos companies with terminal desks or delivery at Keramoti

Booking tips

  • State that you will take the car to Thassos; the permission and the ferry insurance must be in the contract
  • Crossing into Bulgaria needs separate written permission and is often refused
  • Book ahead for July and August; the Polish and Czech charters arrive in waves
  • A credit card in the driver’s name is needed for the deposit
  • Licences issued outside the EU/EEA need an international driving permit

Driving from the airport

The airport road meets the Egnatia motorway in minutes: west for Kavala (30 minutes), Philippi and Thessaloniki (two hours); east for Xanthi (40 minutes) and Komotini. For Thassos, ignore the motorway and follow the coast road south to Keramoti, 15 minutes. Drama is an hour north through the Nestos valley.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take a hire car from Kavala Airport to Thassos?

Usually yes, with the company’s permission written into the contract; most Kavala and Thassos firms grant it routinely. The Keramoti ferry takes cars and crosses in 40 minutes.

Which car rental companies are at Kavala Airport?

Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar have desks in the terminal, alongside Kavala and Thassos companies that also deliver at Keramoti. The cars are parked beside the terminal.

See also

Prices and timetables are indicative and change seasonally. Confirm before you travel.