Economy Hyundai i10, VW Up, Fiat Panda, Kia Picanto Compact Opel Corsa, Peugeot 208, Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio, Citroën C3 Automatic Nissan Micra automatic, Toyota Yaris Hybrid, Peugeot 108, Suzuki Celerio SUV Suzuki Jimny 4x4, Suzuki Vitara, Renault Captur Family Nissan Note from €38/day from €65/day Small car examples VW Polo, Fiat 500, Skoda Citigo from €14/day from €50/day Home › Preveza Airport Car Rental Car Rental Preveza Airport (PVK): The 2026 Guide Arranging your Preveza Airport car hire is the first step for a Lefkada holiday. Preveza Aktion Airport (IATA: PVK) is the main gateway to Lefkada, located 20–25 km from Lefkada Town. The journey takes 20–30 minutes via the €48 million AKTOR road upgrade, completed in August 2025. Preveza Aktion Airport recorded 875,962 passengers in 2025, and 32 rental agencies operate at or near the terminal. Early booking helps secure a Preveza Airport car rental at lower rates during the May–October charter season. Picking Up Your Car at PVK Terminal Preveza Aktion Airport is a single-terminal airport operated by Fraport Greece under a 40-year concession since 2016. Car hire collection is straightforward, and rental desks sit within a 200-metre walk of baggage reclaim. The rental desks are located immediately after baggage reclaim in the arrivals hall. In-terminal desks at PVK Avis, Europcar, Budget, DiRent, and GRENTAL operate inside the terminal. Near-terminal offices, 50–200 m walk Enterprise, Green Motion, AddCar, OK Mobility, and Zeus Car Rentals operate across the car park. Off-airport meet-and-greet Nidri Car Rentals, Ionian Car Rental, Wheels4You, Broumis, Nick's Car Rental, VitaCar, Nanos Car Rental, Aris Rent a Car, and Alex Rent a Car offer meet-and-greet collection across Lefkada. No shuttle bus is needed for PVK airport car rental collection because all parking sits directly in front of the terminal building. Documents You Need at the Rental Desk The main driver must present a valid driving licence, a credit or debit card, passport or national ID card, and the booking confirmation. EU and EEA licences are accepted directly. Under Law 4850/2021, licences from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Gibraltar are also accepted without an International Driving Permit (IDP). An IDP may still help with checks by local police or rental staff. The credit or debit card must be in the main driver's name. Rental companies use the card for the security deposit. Accepted card brands include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Young driver rules usually start at 23 years for standard cars. Drivers aged 21–22 years can usually hire Mini and Economy cars, with a young driver surcharge of about €12.40 per day. After-Hours Collection and Late-Flight Penalties Most Aktion Airport car hire desks operate from 08:00 to 21:00. After-hours collection usually costs €38–€60, and many companies charge the fee per hour of delay. Late vehicle returns can also trigger a return penalty. Nanos Car Rental, Broumis, and Nick's Car Rental are known for flexible late-arrival collection in Lefkada. PVK to Lefkada — The Drive The drive from Preveza Aktion Airport to Lefkada Town covers 20–25 km and takes 20–30 minutes. From Lefkada Town you can explore the west coast beaches or the mountain villages. The Aktio–Agios Nikolaos–Lefkada expressway includes a 3.5 km bypass around Agios Nikolaos and replaces the older rural approach road. A hire car from Preveza Airport reaches the Agia Mavra floating bridge before entering Lefkada. The Agia Mavra floating bridge is free to cross, and no ferry ticket is required for the mainland-to-Lefkada route. Bridge schedule (1 June – 15 September): The bridge opens at 08:00, 10:00, 14:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00, and 22:00. Each rotation blocks traffic for 15–25 minutes. Drivers arriving from the north via the E55 can use the Preveza-Aktio undersea tunnel for a €3 toll. PVK Airport Rental Prices Preveza Airport car rental prices rise from €14–25/day in April–May to €50–77/day in July–August for economy cars. Category Models Available International brands such as Goldcar and Europcar often charge €500–600 per week for a subcompact car in July and August. Local agencies often publish fixed seasonal rates from €35–50/day during peak demand. Corporate brands usually place a credit-card hold of €350–€1,500, while some local providers advertise no deposit policies. Airport Rental Warnings Goldcar, Green Motion, AddCar, and OK Mobility are airport chains that travellers should review carefully before booking. Reported issues include surcharge disputes, scratch claims, insurance upselling, and higher-than-expected deposit holds. Some booking sites advertise a low daily rate and then add a costly waiver at the desk. A forum example cited a £199 waiver on a £60/week rental. EconomyBookings has user complaints about unavailable vehicles, non-refundable deposits, and automated customer support.