Collect it at the port, be in Sivota within the hour.
Two family-scale local companies meet the ferries here, one with petrol, 4x4s and vans, one with a fully electric fleet. This guide tells you how collection works, which car suits which trip, and what to check before you drive off.
- Port pickup
- Cars available 24/7
- Petrol, 4×4, van & electric
- Book direct, no commission
Arriving by ferry? How collection works
Most people renting here have just come off a night crossing from Ancona, Bari, Brindisi or Venice, or the short hop from Corfu. Igoumenitsa is the second-busiest passenger port on the Adriatic, so cars are in demand when the boats land, and the rental that is sorted before you sail is the one that goes smoothly.
Message ahead
Send the company your ferry name, arrival time and the kind of car you want on WhatsApp. A few days ahead is fine; in July and August, book as soon as your ferry is booked.
Meet at the port
Both companies deliver to the port. Say where you will be standing and they come to you, so there is no shuttle and no taxi to a depot.
Check, sign, go
Walk round the car, photograph it, ask what the insurance covers, and take the keys. Sivota is half an hour away, Parga under an hour.
Which car for which trip?
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The two local companies
Rent All Cars Ntasios
5.0 ★ · 16 Google reviews (24 Oct 2026)A family business in Ladochori: a tyre and car-maintenance shop opened in 1969, and since 1995 the official Suzuki representative for the region, with its own garage. The fleet runs from city and economy cars to family cars, SUVs, 4x4s, minivans, vans and pickups, automatic and manual. Delivery to the port and to Ioannina and Preveza airports.
- Cars available 24/7
- Shop Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
- Port & airports
- Greek, English, Italian
IonVolt
5.0 ★ · 108 Google reviews (24 Oct 2026)An owner-run electric-only fleet: Hyundai Inster, BYD Dolphin Surf, BYD Dolphin and the Leapmotor B10 SUV, all automatic. Free port pickup, open 24 hours, with a short charging briefing if it is your first electric car. Delivery to Sivota, Plataria, Perdika and both airports.
- Open 24 hours
- Automatic only
- Port & airports
- Cost calculator
Side by side
- Rent All Cars
- Petrol, 4×4, SUV, vans, pickups; automatic and manual
- IonVolt
- Four electric models, all automatic
- Best for
- Groups, luggage, rough roads, vans
- Best for
- Quiet drives, low running cost, couples and families of four
- Pickup
- Port, premises in Ladochori, Ioannina and Preveza airports
- Pickup
- Port, office, Sivota, Plataria, Perdika, both airports
Before you drive off
- Documents: your driving licence, an ID or passport and a credit card in the driver’s name. Drivers are usually 21 or older; confirm the exact rule with the company.
- Licence rules: check whether your licence is valid in Greece or needs an International Driving Permit. The car rental hub covers driving rules, tolls and parking.
- Walk round the car: photograph every panel and the dashboard, fuel level and mileage.
- Ask, do not assume: what the insurance covers, what the excess is, and what happens with a puncture or a scratch on a gravel beach road.
- Fuel or charge: agree how the car must come back, and where the nearest station or charger is.
Where you can go from Igoumenitsa
Drive times from the port in normal traffic. The bar shows distance against the longest trip on the list.
Petrol or electric?
For beach hopping, Parga and Ioannina, an electric car covers the distances comfortably and costs roughly half as much to run. For long non-stop days, mountain tracks with a loaded car, or a trip to Albania, petrol is the easier choice. IonVolt’s page has a calculator where you can try your own kilometres.
Car rental in Igoumenitsa — FAQ
Can I rent a car directly at Igoumenitsa port?
Yes. Both companies deliver to the port, so the car meets you when you step off the ferry. Message them your ferry name and arrival time first.
Are automatic cars available?
Yes. Every IonVolt car is automatic, and Rent All Cars has automatic cars as well as manual ones. Automatics are the first to go in July and August, so ask early.
What if my ferry arrives at night?
IonVolt is listed as open 24 hours, and Rent All Cars has cars available around the clock even though its shop closes at 17:00 and on Sundays. Tell them your arrival time and they arrange the handover.
How much does it cost?
Prices change with the season and the car, and August is the peak. Ask both companies for a total that includes insurance and any extras, so you compare like with like. You book and pay them directly: IgoumenitsaSTAY takes no commission.
What do I need to rent a car in Greece?
A valid driving licence, an ID or passport and a credit card in the driver’s name. Check the licence rules for your country before you travel.
Can I take the car to Corfu or Albania?
Ask the company before booking. Ferry crossings and border crossings need the company’s approval and, for Albania, special insurance, and the charging network there is limited for electric cars.
Can I pick up at Ioannina or Preveza airport?
Yes. Both companies deliver to Ioannina and Preveza (Aktion) airports.
Is an electric car practical here?
Yes for most trips. Sivota, Parga and the Acheron are about 25 to 50 km away, and Ioannina and back fits the larger batteries. IonVolt briefs you on charging at pickup.
Is IgoumenitsaSTAY a rental agency?
No. It is an independent local guide that works with selected local car rental providers. You deal with the company directly.
Plan the rest of your trip
Hours, fleets and contact details checked October 2026 on the companies’ websites and Google listings; confirm current terms when you book. IgoumenitsaSTAY is an independent local guide and works with selected local car rental providers; you book and pay directly with the company.
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