Lesvos is one of the largest islands in Greece, and its most beautiful villages and beaches are many kilometres away from Mytilene. That is why the first thing you need when you arrive is a car waiting for you, with no queues and no wasted time. In this guide you will see how car rental at Mytilene airport and at the port works with DriveUp.
How to get to Lesvos
There are two main ways:
- By plane, to Mytilene "Odysseas Elytis" airport, a few kilometres south of the town. There are flights all year round from Athens and Thessaloniki, plus extra flights from Europe in the summer.
- By ferry, to the port of Mytilene, right in the town centre. Ferries arrive from Piraeus and northern Greece, and there are regular crossings from the Turkish coast opposite, such as Ayvalık.
Car rental at Mytilene airport: meet & greet
With DriveUp there is no desk to look for. One of our team meets you at arrivals when your flight lands. We check the car together, you sign the rental agreement (digitally or on paper) and you are on your way. If your flight is delayed, just send us a message on WhatsApp +30 6978814164 and we will wait for you.
The same goes for your return: you leave the car at the airport shortly before your flight, without having to go back into town.
See in detail how car rental at Mytilene airport works.
Car pick-up at the port of Mytilene
If you arrive by ferry, one of our team will be at the port to check the car with you and hand it over. Because passport and customs checks can take time, especially on crossings from Turkey, we arrange the meeting on WhatsApp +30 6978814164: as soon as you are through the checks, send us a message and we will meet you. So visitors from Ayvalık walk out of the port ready to explore Lesvos.
See in detail how car rental at Mytilene port works.
Our contact numbers are in your booking email
Once you complete your booking on driveup.gr, you will receive a confirmation email. It contains all our contact phone numbers, so you can reach us easily on the day you arrive. Keep the email handy on your phone.
What you need to rent a car
- A valid driving licence
- ID card or passport
- Driver age: 23 to 70
You can pay the full amount online by card when you book, or the full amount when you collect the car. To see what the insurance covers, read our article What does car rental insurance cover?
Tips for your first day
- Book early, especially for July, August and holidays such as Easter.
- Tell us your flight number or ferry, so we are there when you arrive.
- Start with nearby routes. Molyvos and Petra are ideal for your first day. See also the best road trips in Lesvos.
- Fill up before you leave Mytilene, as petrol stations are fewer in the mountain villages.
Book your car
Choose your dates and pick-up point on driveup.gr. For any question, contact us on WhatsApp +30 6978814164 or at hi@driveup.gr.
