A car for the season in Mykonos: a guide for seasonal staff

Every spring thousands of workers arrive in Mykonos for the season. The question is always the same: how do I get from home to work, often at hours when there is no bus?

Bring my own or get a car on the island?

Your own car means return ferry tickets, wear from the roads and the salt, and nobody to look after it if it breaks down. A car from the island for a set period solves all three, as long as service is done locally.

What to watch for on the roads

Many villas and hotels sit on dirt roads or steep climbs. A very low car suffers. For daily use outside town, a small SUV or a 4x4 holds up better.

Scooter or car?

A scooter moves easily through town and parks anywhere, but in August with the north wind and at night on unlit roads it needs care. If your route includes a main road, a car is safer.

What to ask before you sign

• From when to when the package runs and what happens if the season stretches.
• What the price includes and what is charged extra.
• Where service is done and whether a replacement is available in a breakdown.
• Whether your employer can cover the car on one invoice together with colleagues.

If you like, send us a request with your dates and we call you with a quote for the season.