# Car Rental in Kea

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

| | |
|---|---|
| Airport | None (ferry) |
| Need a car? | Recommended |
| Drive on the | Right |
| Min age | 21 |

Hiring a car is worth considering on Kea, which you reach by ferry. You can pick one up in the main town and at the port, 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 Kea is like.

## Do you need a car on Kea?

**A car is recommended on Kea.** Kea keeps its beaches and the inland capital of Ioulida apart across bare hills. 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 [Kea guide](https://fly2greece.net/kea.html) covers its beaches, villages and where to base yourself.

## Where to pick up a car on Kea

You can collect a car in the main town and at the Korissia port, and many agencies also deliver to your hotel. Book ahead for July and August, when fleets sell out and the walk-up desks run short. Kea has no airport, so most drivers collect the car on arrival by ferry.

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 Kea

Kea driving is on the right, like the rest of Greece, and the roads are narrow and winding rather than fast. The road climbs from the port at Korissia to Ioulida and runs out to the coves of the west coast. 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 Kea?**

A car is recommended on Kea. Kea keeps its beaches and the inland capital of Ioulida apart across bare hills.

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

In the main town and at the Korissia port, and often by hotel delivery. Kea has no airport, so you collect on arrival by ferry.

**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 Kea: Where to Rent, Pickup and Driving](https://fly2greece.net/car-rental/kea.html) — fly2greece.net, an independent guide to Greece written and photographed by Hans Huisman since 2000.

Reviewed July 2026.