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I am headed to Greece and want to visit some places I have never been, Monemvasia being one of them. I will also be in Kythira. I have to take a ferry to and from Kythira and need to somehow figure it out. I asked advice in another thread and it was very helpful.

I am starting to realize I might need a rental car in Greece while I am there. Do you think it makes sense to get a car in Athens and just take it all around with me? Can you take rental cars not ferries without issue in Greece?
 
You can take rental cars on ferries but you need to know the number plate of the car. So you need to rent the car first, then book the ferry tickets. If you are only going to one island, you are probably better off renting a car on the island. Yes, it will be more expensive but you save on the expensive ferry costs for taking your car. Check the costs for each and see what works for you. If I'm going to 2-3 islands, I will usually rent from Athens. If I am only going to 1 island, like I did last year, I will hire the car on the island.
 
Make sure you ask the rental company if you can take the car on a ferry. Most will not allow it because their insurer will not cover the car on the ferry.
I always rent a car at the airport the rental company meets me there. If I arrive late at night I stay at Sofitel and they bring the car in the next morning.
They allow me to take the car on ferries but I have to tell them before hand the island I'm going to . I usually stay in Greece for about 6 weeks so I rent the car for that period and hand it back at the airport on my departure date.
 
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Is it an alternative to just leave the car behind and maybe not have a car on the online? I guess this wouldn't make sense if you're on the island for a long time and it would defeat the purpose of having a car...
 
Some rental companies don’t allow their cars on ferries, so always check the terms first. Even if they do allow it, insurance might not cover ferry-related damages. I once had to leave my rental on the mainland and book a separate car at my island destination. If you're ever in need of a reliable ride in the city, car service new york is a solid option for getting around hassle-free.
 
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