1. Taxi Services in Koufonisia
How many taxis are there in Koufonisia?
Koufonisia has one taxi for the whole island. It is used far less than you might expect, mainly because Chora sits right next to the port, so most visitors can walk to their accommodation with their luggage in a few minutes. The taxi comes in useful for reaching accommodation further along the road out of Chora, for a late or very early ferry, or if you would rather not walk to the beaches at the far end of the island.
Koufonisia has no airport, so every visitor arrives by ferry into the small port right beside Chora, the island’s only real village. From there, Koufonisia is small and flat enough that most people never book a taxi at all. The island’s single road links Chora to five beaches, and getting around usually means walking, cycling, a scooter, or a water taxi rather than a car. This page covers all of it honestly, including when the one taxi on the island is worth calling.
| Service | Phone Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (Only 1 on island) | +30 698 733 7290 | Primary taxi – for emergencies/transfers |
| Private Transfer | +30 694 475 9500 | Alternative transfer service |
| Private Transfer | +30 697 968 2768 | Alternative transfer service |
How much does a taxi cost in Koufonisia?
Fares are agreed with the driver before you set off rather than metered. As a guide, based on typical short hop rates elsewhere in the Small Cyclades, a ride from the port to accommodation on the edge of Chora costs somewhere in the region of 6 to 10 euros, and a run out to one of the further beaches such as Pori is likely to cost more, since it is the longest stretch of the island’s one road.
Booking a taxi in Koufonisia
There is no taxi office or radio taxi number to call. The one driver on the island can be reached directly, and your accommodation will usually have the current number, since it can change from year to year. Asking your host to call ahead is the most reliable way to arrange a pickup, particularly if your ferry lands late in the evening.
2. Water Taxis in Koufonisia
For most visitors, the water taxi is the real taxi service in Koufonisia, and it is worth more attention than the single road taxi. Two boat operators, Mavros G Boat Tours and Prassinos Boat Tours, run small passenger boats out of Chora port roughly every 30 minutes through the day in season, calling at the island’s main swimming spots, including Finikas, Fanos, Platia Pounda and Pori, as well as across the narrow channel to Kato Koufonisi.
A day ticket typically costs around 5 euros and lets you hop on and off at any stop, which makes it a cheaper and easier way to see the island’s beaches than walking to each one in the midday heat.
3. Scooter, Bike and Car Hire in Koufonisia
Bicycles and scooters, not cars, are the main way visitors get around Koufonisia under their own power. The island is flat, the one road is short, and Chora’s lanes are narrow, so a scooter or bicycle covers everything a car would, without the parking difficulty.
A small number of rental outfits in Chora, including established names such as Moto Koufonisi, hire scooters, small ATVs and bicycles, and some also offer a limited number of small cars. As a guide to current rates, expect somewhere around 15 to 30 euros a day for a scooter, and 35 to 60 euros a day for a small car or seven seater, with prices rising in July and August.
Do you need a taxi, a scooter or a car in Koufonisia?
For most stays, no vehicle is needed at all. Chora and the nearest beaches are within easy walking distance of the port, and the water taxi covers the beaches further along the coast and the crossing to Kato Koufonisi. The furthest beach, Pori, is about 40 to 50 minutes on foot along the coastal path, which many visitors happily walk once in each direction and take the water taxi back the other way. A bicycle or scooter suits anyone who wants to move faster between beaches without relying on the boat timetable. A car is rarely worth arranging on an island this size, and the single taxi is best kept for luggage, late ferries, or accommodation set back from the port.
How much is a taxi in Koufonisia?
Koufonisia has only one taxi, and fares are agreed with the driver beforehand rather than metered. A short ride from the port to nearby accommodation typically costs a modest amount, with longer runs towards the far end of the island costing more.
Is there a taxi from the port to Chora?
Chora and the port sit right next to each other, so most visitors simply walk, usually in five minutes or less. A taxi is rarely needed for this stretch.
How do I get to Pori beach or Kato Koufonisi?
The easiest way is the water taxi, which runs from Chora port roughly every 30 minutes in season and stops at Pori and the other main beaches, as well as making the short crossing to Kato Koufonisi. Pori is also reachable on foot in about 40 to 50 minutes along the coastal path.
Do I need to book the taxi in advance?
Since there is only one taxi on the island, booking ahead through your accommodation is sensible if you are arriving on a late ferry or need a specific pickup time, rather than relying on finding it waiting at the port.
Can I rent a car in Koufonisia?
A small number of local rental outfits offer cars alongside scooters and bicycles, but most visitors find a bicycle or scooter is all they need, since the island is small, flat and served well by the water taxi.
