Car Hire at Preveza Aktion Airport (Lefkada)

Airport travel guide

Located in the northwestern corner of Greece, Preveza is a mid-sized city in the Epirus region. Home to a scenic waterfront and a number of interesting historic sites, Preveza can also serve as a hub for exploring this still little-explored part of the country. Here are three interesting destinations that you can visit from Preveza on a day trip:

• Lefkada. A large and picturesque island in the Ionian Sea, Lefkada is one of the most popular destinations for foreign tourists flying into Preveza. Lefkada Town, the main settlement of the island, is connected to the mainland by a floating bridge and is only a 35-minute drive south of Preveza. Lefkada is home to the stunning Porto Katsiki Beach, voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in all of the Mediterranean, and is also known as a hub for water sports.
• Amvrakikos Wetlands National Park. Located along the bay of the same name, this is one of the nicest nature preserves in northwestern Greece. Made up of marshy lagoons, wooded hills, and home to landmarks like Rhodia Fortress and the Bridge of Arta, it is a great place to enjoy a relaxing day outdoors. Many unique and protected species of wildlife, such as bottlenose dolphins, Dalmatian pelicans, and great bitterns, live in the park. Located about 50 km (31 miles) north of Preveza, the national park can be reached in some 50 minutes by car.
• Ioannina. Located near the border with Albania, the capital of the Epirus region is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Greece. Situated on a steep cliff overlooking a lake, it’s dramatic location is bolstered by structures like the impressive city castle and the Fethiye Mosque. Ioannina is also home to a number of museums, such as the Municipal Ethnographic Museum and the Byzantine Museum, and is only a short drive away from the well-preserved ancient site of Dodona. Situated about 100 km (62 miles) north of Preveza, Ioannina can be reached in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Top international routes

• Amsterdam
• Manchester
• London
• Venice
• Prague
• Rome

Main airlines

Sky Express, Scandinavian Airlines, Blu-express, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Condor, and Thomas Cook Airlines

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all international and domestic flights.

Location

Preveza Airport is located in and serves the region of Epirus. It’s about 41 km (25.5 mi) south of Preveza, about 47 km (29 mi) north of Lefkada, and about 58 km (36 mi) southwest of Arta.

Most popular types of hire car

• Medium cars - starting at £6 per day
• Small cars - starting at £5 per day
• SUVs - starting at £13 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £31 per day
• Large cars - starting at £8 per day
• Convertibles - starting at £26 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £41 per day

Car hire desks

Many are in the arrivals hall of the airport terminal. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

Preveza Airport is quite small, but you’ll find a few snack bars and other eateries, as well as stores, including a duty-free shop and gift shops selling local Greek handicrafts, two ATMs, a currency exchange, a health center, a pharmacy, and a lost and found office at the information center. The airport offers free unlimited Wi-Fi. Assistance is offered to travelers with reduced mobility, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest petrol station

Shell petrol station, located at Ioanninon 199, Preveza, can be reached in about 14 minutes. There are other petrol stations not far from the airport and on the way to both Lefkada and Preveza.

Popular one-way hires

• Athens (353 km / 219 mi)
• Patras (158 km / 98 mi)
• Ioannina (108 km / 67 mi)