If you plan to leave your holiday resort in Corfu at least once, you should think about transportation in advance.
Unless you are staying in Corfu Town and do not plan to visit any beaches, villages or other parts of the island, you will almost certainly need some kind of transport.
Even if you are an experienced hiker and enjoy long walks, many areas of Corfu simply do not have pedestrian roads or walking routes.
Or any road at all.
Transfer to/from the airport
First things first.
If you’re not getting a shuttle from your resort, in most cases, the best option would be to book a private transfer in advance.
Here you can choose from several options: book your transfer online in advance through platforms such as Welcome Pickups or KiwiTaxi, or arrange it directly with a trusted local company.
Check when you need to pay and whether the price includes luggage and waiting time.
If you have a rental car pick-up at the airport, make sure you have the valid contact details of the rental company or its representative.
During the high season, disruptions and crowds are not uncommon, with many flights arriving at the same time and the airport arrival area becoming incredibly busy.
If you’re arriving during the daytime, you may also use public transportation.
Corfu Airport is about 3 km from Corfu Town and the Green Bus (KTEL) terminal.
Blue Bus No. 15 stops at the airport and connects it with the Green Bus station and Corfu Town.
The timetable changes depending on the day and season, so check the latest schedule before travelling.
You can also check the next departure by scanning a QR-code at the bus stop.
Also, check the route map before you travel.
If you’re staying in Corfu Town and don’t have heavy luggage, you may even be able to walk to your place of stay.
Transport in Corfu: What to Choose
There is no single best way to get around Corfu.
The right choice depends on which part of the island you are staying in, what you want to explore and how comfortable you are with the island’s roads.
The main options are:
- Blue Bus
- Green Bus
- Car
- Scooter/Motorbike
- Luxury, vintage and sports cars
Let’s look at them one by one.
Blue Bus
Blue Buses are very convenient if you are staying in or around Corfu Town and want to travel to nearby areas.
Gouvia, Kontokali, Dassia, Ipsos and many other popular areas are connected with Corfu Town by the Blue Bus network.
They are a convenient way to get around without having to deal with traffic or parking, and they are relatively inexpensive.
A regular single Blue Bus ticket costs €1.10, while a ticket purchased on board costs €1.70. A daily ticket costs €5.
The frequency depends on the route, month and time of day.
You can find the latest timetables here: Corfu City Bus timetables.
If you are staying in Corfu Town, a bus is usually a much better choice than renting a car for short trips.
The Blue Bus network does not cover the whole island.
So, if your holiday spot in Corfu is far outside the town, you may need another form of transport, such as a Green Bus or a private vehicle.
Green Bus
If you are not planning to move around a lot and just want to visit Corfu Town a couple of times, the Green Bus is a great option.
The Green Bus network has extensive coverage across the island, with one-way fares generally ranging from around €2 to €5, depending on the destination. You also do not need to worry about finding parking.
Current fares include €4.10 to Sidari, €4.40 to Roda and Acharavi, and €5 to Agios Stefanos.
You can find the latest Green Bus routes, timetables and fares here: Green Bus routes and timetables.
Most resort areas have a Green Bus connection with Corfu Town.
The Green Bus network is a very useful option if you want to travel between Corfu Town and other parts of the island.
There are routes to many popular destinations, including major resorts and villages, and buses can be a good option if you do not want to drive yourself.
However, you need to plan around the timetable.
It is not comparable to public transport in a large European city, particularly outside the busiest summer routes.
If you want to visit several beaches or small villages in one day, relying entirely on buses is not the best solution.
Manual or Automatic Car
For many travellers, a car is still the most practical way to explore Corfu.
It gives you the freedom to visit beaches, villages, viewpoints and places that are not conveniently connected by public transport or walking routes.
A small manual rental car currently costs around €30 to €50 per day in summer, while automatic cars are often around €50 to €90 per day.
Larger cars and SUVs generally cost around €60 to €100 per day, while 4×4 vehicles can start from around €80 and go up to €120 or more per day in the high season.
Prices vary considerably depending on the dates, rental period and vehicle.
If you are planning to explore smaller villages, remote beaches or mountain areas, think carefully about the size of the car.
A smaller vehicle can be much easier to handle on Corfu narrow roads and when parking in busy areas.
As with airport transfers, you can book a car in advance through platforms such as GetRentacar.com and Economybookings.com, or arrange it directly with a local rental company of your choice.
Scooters & Motorbikes
A scooter is one of the most tempting ways to explore Corfu.
It does not need much fuel, is easy to park and is much easier to manoeuvre through busy areas than a car.
Current 2026 Corfu rental prices show that a basic 125cc scooter costs around €25 to €45 per day.
Larger or premium 300cc models can cost around €40 to €65 per day in the high season.
However, riding a scooter or motorbike in Corfu comes with many risks.
For an inexperienced rider, Corfu can be a dangerous place to learn.
The roads can be narrow, with potholes, blind corners, uneven surfaces, loose gravel and steep hills, while buses, cars and local traffic may move faster than you expect.
There is also very little protection if something goes wrong.
Remember that Corfu has only one public hospital, and not all specialist medical care or equipment is available on the island.
Luxury & Vintage Cars
Corfu is full of spectacular cars during the summer, and renting a luxury or sports car can certainly make for a memorable experience.
Prices vary significantly, but you should generally expect to pay at least around €80 to €100 per day.
Premium and sports models can easily reach €150 to €200+ per day.
But there is an important contradiction here.
A beautiful low sports car and a narrow Corfiot village road with potholes, steep sections and stone walls are absolutely not the best combination.
If your goal is to enjoy the car itself, choose your routes carefully and drive with extra caution.
If your goal is to explore every corner of Corfu, a practical car will usually be much less stressful.
Corfu Road Network
Corfu may look compact on the map, but getting around the island is not always as easy as the distances on the map suggest.
There may be dense vegetation, rocks, steep slopes, private land or simply no passable connection between them.
You can have Point A and Point B just 500 metres apart on the map and discover that there is no practical way to walk directly from one to the other.
Corfu Roads
Corfu roads themselves can also be tricky.
Potholes, cracks and even more seriously damaged sections of road are quite common.
Only the main national roads generally have decent road coverage, while damaged sections can be found all over the island, even in the centre of Corfu Town.
In the countryside, apart from damaged road surfaces, you will often encounter very narrow roads that require careful manoeuvring if you meet another vehicle.
Some roads are so narrow that two cars cannot pass simultaneously, and you may need to reverse to a wider section.
This is something you should also take into account when choosing the type of vehicle to drive in Corfu.
