Rent a Car at Corfu port if you want maximum flexibility on your transportation around Corfu island. Wether you are arriving on a cruise or by ferry from Mainland Greece or abroad, you can find Car rental companies in Cruise ship terminal. You can have your rental car delivered upon arrival.
Interested on Jeep Rentals at Corfu Port? Check online for Jeep Safari in Corfu or Jeep rentals at reasonable prices. Driving in Corfu island is easy, and you will find self-touring around the island a higher value for money choice.
Most of the car hire companies in Corfu deliver their car to Corfu port. You can use their websites to prebook your rental car and it will be delivered upon your arrival at Corfu cruise ship terminal. Moreover, you can find two car rental companies inside the terminal building for the ones who decide lat minute!
Depending on how long time you have available on the island, you can follow several routes.
The trip that most of the visitors on cruise ships follow is the one to the north part of the island. Paleokastritsa is the most famous place on the island, and is considered as a must-visit. Exiting the port you have to turn right. Then, everything comes easy as you will be driving on the national Corfu-Paleokastritsa road in a couple of minutes, and find many signs for Paleokastritsa as well.
In any case, we recommend you continue your trip driving up to Lakones village from where you can enjoy the breathetaking view of Paleokastritsa. Continue driving higher the mountain, following the signs to Troumpeta and return this way back to the port if you have limited time. Otherwise, make your way yp to Sidari, and for the ones with plenty of time, return through the east coast, visiting Kassiopi and more beautiful areas of the north.
Best beaches in middle Corfu can be found on the west Coast, where most of the most sandy beaches are located.
Follow the link for information on Agios Gordios, the closest sandy beach.
You can find many restaurants just few meters away from Corfu Port's main entrance. Check the link HERE for a list of dining options on Corfu island.
When visiting Corfu you have to have a Coffee at the famous Liston area. You can find many Cafes there, as well as restaurants and Bars. Just catch No.15 Bus from Corfu Port to Corfu Town Centre.