Collect the car at Aktion National Airport (PVK) and drive straight out to Lefkada, Parga, the Acheron river and the Roman ruins of Nikopolis. Clear prices, flexible payment, and local partners who know every shortcut on the Ionian coast.
Collect the car at Aktion National Airport (PVK) and drive straight out to Lefkada, Parga, the Acheron river and the Roman ruins of Nikopolis. Clear prices, flexible payment, and local partners who know every shortcut on the Ionian coast.
Local rates, no airport markups
Direct prices from Epirus partners at PVK: what you book is what you pay at the desk, with no arrival surcharge.
PVK Airport handover
Every pickup and return happens at Aktion National Airport (PVK), the closest airport to Lefkada, Parga and Preveza town.
Rent without a credit card
Premium Insurance (zero excess) comes straight from the supplier, so nothing is blocked on your card. Pay cash or debit on arrival at PVK.
Real cover, no claims to chase
You are insured by the rental company itself, not by a broker, so there is nothing to pay and reclaim later on an Ionian road trip.
Fleet for islands & mountains
Compact cars for the Lefkada bridge run, SUVs for Zagorohoria and Acheron gorge roads, automatics for relaxed coastal driving.
Roman ruins, Venetian seafronts, and Ionian beaches — all a short drive from Aktion airport.
Walk the vast Roman 'City of Victory' founded by Augustus after the Battle of Actium; mosaics, theatres, and aqueducts spread across the plain north of Preveza.
Stroll the narrow Venetian lanes, sample fresh sardines on the seafront, and watch ferries cross to Aktio under the underwater tunnel.
One of the longest sandy beaches in Europe, lined with pine forest; ideal for a swim before or after your flight from PVK.
Venetian fortress overlooking the protected wetlands of the Amvrakikos Gulf — a paradise for birdwatchers and dolphin-spotters.
From the Aktion pickup, one island, two river gorges and the Pindos mountains are each within a morning's drive.
20–30 min one way
Cross the famous Lefkada drawbridge at Aktio and reach Nidri, Vasiliki, and the white-cliff beaches of Porto Katsiki and Egremni without a ferry.
60–75 min one way
Drive the coastal road north to picture-postcard Parga, then visit the ancient Nekromanteion oracle of the dead at the mouth of the Acheron river.
70–85 min one way
Wade through the cool emerald waters of the mythical river Acheron at Glyki, hike the gorge trail, and lunch at a riverside taverna under the plane trees.
2–2.5 hr one way
Head into the Epirus mountains for stone-built villages, arched bridges, and the dramatic Vikos gorge — best with a full-day plan and a comfortable car.
PVK is a small airport
Aktion National Airport has only a handful of stands. Rental desks are located just outside arrivals — your Karpadu agent will meet you kerbside, so no long shuttles.
Lefkada bridge timing
The floating bridge to Lefkada opens every hour on the hour for boats. In peak summer, expect 10–15 min waits — plan ferry-style arrivals around it.
Preveza underwater tunnel toll
The Aktio–Preveza underwater tunnel costs about €3 each way. Keep small change or a card ready at the toll booth right after leaving the airport.
Mountain roads to Epirus
Routes to Zagorohoria and the Vikos gorge are scenic but winding. Fuel up in Preveza or Ioannina, and avoid driving them after dark in winter.
Summer heat & beach traffic
July and August get hot and busy on the coastal road to Parga and Lefkada. Start road trips before 09:00 to enjoy beaches before the midday crowds.
Cash for tavernas & villages
Cards work in most of Preveza and Lefkada town, but bring a bit of cash for small Epirus villages, riverside tavernas at Glyki, and rural kiosks.
Choose Premium Insurance (zero excess) and the supplier waives the security deposit outright, so you pay by debit card or cash at the Aktion airport desk with no credit card. Cover comes from the rental company itself, so there is no 'pay and claim' process when you rent a car in Preveza.
Real, direct insurance from the rental company in Preveza, not a broker's reimbursement policy. Those still want a credit card deposit upfront. Premium Insurance means zero deposit and no claim to chase if something happens on the Epirus or Lefkada leg of the trip.
All pickups and returns happen at Aktion National Airport (PVK) arrivals only. We do not currently offer pickup at Preveza port, the city centre, or hotels. Your Karpadu agent meets you kerbside outside arrivals as soon as you exit, with no shuttle bus required.
Yes — Lefkada is connected to the mainland by a short floating drawbridge just 5 minutes from PVK airport. There is no ferry or extra charge, and standard rental cars are fully covered on the island. Most travellers reach Nidri in 30 minutes and Porto Katsiki in around 75 minutes.
Yes. Many of our Epirus partners allow one-way rentals — for example, pick up at Preveza (PVK) and drop off at Corfu Airport (CFU), Ioannina Airport (IOA), or Athens Airport (ATH). Select different pickup and drop-off locations when searching and the exact one-way fees, if any, will be shown.
For Lefkada, Parga and the coastal road, a compact or economy car is perfect and saves on fuel. For Zagorohoria, the Vikos gorge or the remote Acheron viewpoints, reached by narrow mountain roads, a small SUV or crossover gives more confidence. Either way, keep to asphalt – every route here is paved.
From PVK airport, Lefkada bridge is about 5–10 minutes, Nidri 30 minutes, and Porto Katsiki around 75 minutes. Parga is roughly 60–75 minutes north along the coastal road. The Acheron springs at Glyki are about 70–85 minutes. Zagorohoria and Ioannina are around 2 to 2.5 hours via the Ionia motorway (A5).
Yes, two small ones. The Aktio–Preveza underwater tunnel (about €3 each way) connects the airport side to Preveza town. The Ionia Odos (A5) motorway towards Ioannina also has tolls. The coastal road to Parga and the route to Lefkada are toll-free.
Preveza has free street parking outside the pedestrianised old town and a few paid lots near the seafront. In Lefkada town, look for the marina car parks; in summer, arrive before 10:00 in Nidri and Vasiliki. Always check sign restrictions to avoid fines, especially in narrow village lanes.
Book in minutes, pick no deposit car hire with Premium Insurance, and collect the car the moment you land at Aktion (PVK) airport.
