# Car Rental in Evia

> A practical guide to car hire in Evia: whether you need a car, where to pick one up, and what driving on the island is like.

| | |
|---|---|
| Airport | Road bridge |
| Need a car? | Yes |
| Drive on the | Right |
| Min age | 21 |

Hiring a car is the best way to get around on Evia, which you reach by road across the bridge at Chalkida. You can pick one up in Chalkida or bring a mainland hire car across the bridge, and the same core rules apply as everywhere in Greece: a full licence held for a year, a credit card in the driver's name and a minimum age of 21. This guide covers whether you need a car, where to collect it and what driving on Evia is like.

## Do you need a car on Evia?

**Yes, a car is the best way to see Evia.** Evia is one of Greece's largest islands, stretching from Chalkida in the west to Edipsos in the north and Karystos in the south. Buses link the main towns, but they run to their own timetable and skip the quiet corners.

The island itself is worth reading up on before you drive it. Our [Evia guide](https://fly2greece.net/evia.html) covers its beaches, villages and where to base yourself.

## Where to pick up a car on Evia

Evia is joined to the mainland by a road bridge at Chalkida, so you drive straight across without a ferry. You can bring a mainland hire car or pick one up in Chalkida, and many agencies deliver to your hotel. Book ahead for July and August, when fleets sell out.

Whichever supplier you choose, check the excess and what the insurance covers before you pay, and photograph the car all round at pickup. Our [car hire requirements guide](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/greece-requirements.html) sets out the documents, deposit and insurance in full.

## Driving on Evia

Evia driving is on the right, like the rest of Greece, and the roads are narrow and winding rather than fast. Roads run the length of the island from Chalkida to the spa town of Edipsos and south to Karystos and Mount Ochi. A smaller car is the easier choice for tight village streets and steep gradients.

For the rules, road signs, tolls, fuel and parking that apply across the country, see our [driving in Greece guide](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/driving-in-greece.html).

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## Frequently asked questions

**Do you need a car on Evia?**

Yes, a car is the best way to see Evia. Evia is one of Greece's largest islands, stretching from Chalkida in the west to Edipsos in the north and Karystos in the south.

**Where do you pick up a hire car on Evia?**

Across the bridge at Chalkida or in Chalkida town, and often by hotel delivery.

**What do you need to hire a car in Greece?**

A full driving licence held for at least a year, a credit card in the main driver's name and a passport or ID. The minimum age is 21, with a surcharge for younger drivers.

**Which side of the road does Greece drive on?**

Greece drives on the right, so you overtake on the left.

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Source: [Car Rental in Evia: Where to Rent, Pickup and Driving](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/evia.html) — fly2greece.net, an independent guide to Greece written and photographed by Hans Huisman since 2000.

Reviewed July 2026.