Important: Cars Are Restricted in Spetses Town

Private cars are banned in Spetses Town (Dapia) — you’ll park outside and walk or take a horse-drawn carriage. Cars can be driven outside the town for beaches and exploration.

Why Hire a Car in Spetses?

Spetses is one of the Saronic Gulf’s most elegant islands — a pine-covered retreat for Athenians, famous for the heroine Laskarina Bouboulina and the Armata Festival. With car hire in Spetses, you can explore Zogeria Beach, Agioi Anargyri Beach, and the island’s secluded coves. The town itself is car-free — use mopeds or bicycles there.

Spetses is known for neoclassical mansions, horse-drawn carriages, and yacht-filled harbours.

Driving in Spetses — What to Expect

Spetses is small (27km circumference) with one paved road circling the island. Cars can only be driven outside the town — park at the entrance and walk into Spetses Town. Driving times: Spetses Town to any beach (under 20 minutes).

Top Destinations in Spetses

Spetses Town (Dapia) is the capital — neoclassical mansions, the Bouboulina Museum, and waterfront tavernas.

Kaiki Beach and Agia Marina Beach are sandy with clear water. Zogeria Beach is pine-backed and secluded.

Agioi Anargyri Beach on the west coast has caves to explore by swimming.

Palio Limani (Old Harbour) is picturesque with fishing boats and tavernas.

Bekiris Cave is a historical site where fighters hid during the War of Independence.

Car Hire Tips for Spetses

Spetses has no airport — arrive by ferry from Piraeus (2 hours) or hydrofoil (faster). Rental cars, mopeds, and bicycles are available at the ferry port. Book ahead for summer weekends.

The island has one fuel station. Due to town restrictions, many visitors use mopeds or bicycles instead.

Best Time to Visit

May, June, September, and October are perfect — warm, elegant, uncrowded. July and August bring Athenian weekenders. The Armata Festival (September) re-enacts a naval battle.

Book Your Spetses Car Hire

Compare trusted suppliers and find the right vehicle for your Spetses adventure. With no hidden fees and free cancellation, you can explore Spetses’s beaches, Bouboulina museum, and hidden coves at your own pace. Note: cars are for beaches outside town only. Walk or cycle in Spetses Town.

Related Destinations

Looking for car hire nearby? Also explore Hydra, Poros, Aegina, and Athens.