Antony Rent a Car

Business
5(116 reviews)
Petra

Visitors say

Antonios is a wonderful chap with a great fleet of cars. The automatic Hyundai i30 I rented was a dream to drive. Look no further!
Marta Wędrowniczek· December 2025
Very easy communication. The car Hyundai i30 was perfect. Very reasonable price. Super friendly. Would Choose Antony over big brand rental companies any day.
Jonas Raakjær· October 2025

About

Antony Rent a Car is a local vehicle rental service based near the charming coastal village of Petra, on the western shore of Lesvos. For visitors looking to explore the island at their own pace, having a reliable set of wheels is almost essential — Lesvos is large and richly varied, with olive groves, volcanic landscapes, thermal springs, and remote beaches that public transport rarely reaches. A local operator like Antony offers the kind of personalized service that larger chains simply cannot match, with staff who know the island's roads, seasonal conditions, and hidden gems firsthand.

Renting from a neighborhood business near Petra puts you in an ideal position to branch out in any direction. Head north toward the dramatic cliffs of the Gulf of Kalloni, wind through the stone villages of the Lesvos interior, or follow the coastal road south toward Molyvos and the medieval castle that crowns it. Having your own vehicle transforms a pleasant holiday into a genuine adventure, allowing spontaneous stops at roadside olive oil producers, quiet fishing harbors, and centuries-old monasteries tucked into the hillsides. Whether you are here for a few days or a longer stay, Antony Rent a Car provides a practical and friendly gateway to everything the island has to offer.

Before you go

What to expect

Picking up a car from a small local outfit near Petra is a low-key, unhurried affair — you're dealing with someone who actually knows which back roads are rough after spring rain, where the coastal track past the Gulf of Kalloni gets tricky, and which routes suit an ordinary hatchback. The handover is personal rather than bureaucratic, and questions about where to go get real, local answers.

Best time to visit

May through October is peak rental season; book a day or two ahead in July and August when vehicles move quickly.

How to get there

Petra is roughly a 50-minute drive from Mytilene along the main north-coast road; the rental office is in or near the village itself.

Details

Year-round

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Visitor Reviews

Marta Wędrowniczek

December 2025

Antonios is a wonderful chap with a great fleet of cars. The automatic Hyundai i30 I rented was a dream to drive. Look no further!

Jonas Raakjær

October 2025

Very easy communication. The car Hyundai i30 was perfect. Very reasonable price. Super friendly. Would Choose Antony over big brand rental companies any day.

Albert Spyer

September 2025

Good service without long check-in or check-out. We received a new car. They came to meet us at the airport (75 minutes from office) on arrival and before departure. No long procédures No deposit Payment at office when we passes there. Well recommended.

Betty Vastenburg

September 2025

We where very happy with our Kia Picanto!! Very good service! Your sun gave us the key on the airport. Everything was perfect! Thanx for the opportunity to explore Lesbos again! We hope tot come back in Juni 2026! Have a good winter and see you again next year! Greats, Jan en Betty

Richard Marian

September 2025

I rented a car from this company as a result of the promotion made on Facebook where the manager posts only good/new cars but unfortunately when we arrived on the island to pick up the car, we actually received an old car, as a result, I consider that the advertisement they make on Facebook is almost deceptive marketing and if you look at the positive ones it is of Dutch origin, from which I deduce that they are luckier and more favored. Maybe we would have overlooked the fact that the car received is old and it is not even the brand that we asked them to reserve for us, but the problem was that it was also extremely dirty inside (in this sense I have photos and videos to prove it and obviously I will attach this case as proof) and you actually felt bad getting in it, we ended up having to bring our own clean beach towels when we needed them and then obviously we had to not buy any more when we got to the accommodation. I mention that we made the reservation in advance, more precisely from February for September, this is precisely so that everything is in order and there is no risk of having unpleasant surprises, more precisely so that it is not said that we did not reserve in advance in this regard, because I even asked the manager when I made the reservation (seven months in advance!) if a car could not be made, he took into account our wish and in the end he offered us a Kia that was both old and dirty. Yes, we know that it has the same characteristics as the Hyundai, but if the client asked you for something, why not at least try to help him in the conditions in which the client pays, so the company does not do it for free. Honestly, in this case I really do not understand why they have to rent to clients at least half a year in advance if in the end the company does not show interest in pleasing the client and you only receive what the manager considers and does not take into account your wish as a paying client at all. I wrote to the manager as soon as I arrived about our dissatisfaction related to the fact that the car he left us in the airport parking lot was not sanitized but in vain because he kept trying not to convince me that it was not so, although I sent him pictures in this regard as proof. For what we received, we consider that the price was not good at all considering that we rented so many months in advance and especially that it was not even full season during September 9-16 (the price was 360 euros for seven days) but now it is, in the future anyway I will not use this much praised company, although it does not deserve it. Also, during all these months the communication was defective with the manager of these companies, in the sense that when we wrote to him or asked him something on Whatsapp, he answered extremely difficult and unclearly, but on the other hand when he did not ask us something, he did not press and wanted an answer on the spot, immediately, that is, he practically treated us with superiority, which we will not feel is not better. We have never had such an attitude before and believe me that over time we have rented cars on different islands of Greece and not only, so it was not the first time and we still have experience, well. Even before the holiday in Lesbos we rented a Ford Fiesta in Kefalonia for the first week of June for 240 euros, also full Casco and without a deposit, in fact this was the main reason why we rented from Anthony, namely these two facilities that I considered important. In conclusion, I had a bad experience (very bad service and treatment) with this company, so I definitely do not recommend it! 👎

Owner Response

Dear Mr. Marian, where to start with our answer? <br>First things first: you got a Kia Picanto, which is exactly what we agreed on (Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10), even though there are many more types of vehicles in this category. If you have rented before, you will know that the reservation is always for a specific category (you reserved A manual) and not for a specific brand. <br>Since February when you made the reservation, our schedule has changed over 20 times.<br>By the way, as I pointed out in February, these two models are exactly the same : the same space inside, the same height (low guard), the same engine and horsepower. <br>When you sent us a message complaining about the car, we answered you within the hour, stating all of the above.<br>Also, the car was completely cleaned inside out that noon.<br>As for the seats you show, these are salt water marks, from people who sit in the car with their wet bathing suits. The seats are cleaned at the end and start of the season because it takes a couple of days to dry. <br>As for our communication, which you call problematic, you might be referring to the fact that you wanted to extend the end time of the reservation several times, without accepting to pay more. Finally, our fleet consists of 60 cars, which of course are not all the same age. Some are brand brand new, some new, and some a bit older, but we see that you didn't mention any technical problem at all, which is because all our cars are in perfect condition.

Tony Pearson

September 2025

Great cars and great service. I have rented from Antony a few times, this time I wanted a car for four people with enough space for luggage. I rented the Dacia Duster, it was perfect, comfortable with room for all the luggage in the boot. I picked up from Petra and left the car at the airport. I highly recommend this company for your car rentals.

Matt

August 2025

Friendly and easy to deal with, Antony's is a reasonably priced no fuss rental company. Had a four door Toyota Auris for three days to explore the island with the family which worked out really well. Liked the fact that the car wasn't an immaculate, nearly new rental and the diesel engine coped well on some of the steeper roads. (Overall we found the roads in Lesvos to be really good and actually pretty quiet) The car was delivered to our hotel the night before our rental started so next morning we were ready to go straight off. Was then collected at 9pm on the last day which was great as we got to use it for the full day. Would certainly recommend and use again if we find ourselves back here in the future.

Lucian Luca

July 2025

Great service and all the cars are looking nice and drive nice!!! 100% suport from the team!!! Thank you! I was a pleasure to use this car and to visit this marvelous island!

Marco Larsen

June 2025

Excellent service, product and reliability - this is where you want to place your money. Easy-peasy pickup and dropoff at the airport - and no bullshit paperwork … Antony and staff - thank you so much 🙏🏻 People - choose this car rental, you wont regret it 👍🏻

Jo Frazer- Wise

July 2024

Decided last minute to get a car and wandered over to Antony’s - really helpful service, had a choice of cars and prices. They dropped it where we were staying and arranged to pick it up when finished. the car itself was modern and frankly fantastic! We’ll be back next year and arranging hire before we come. Responds to messenger really promptly.

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Northern Lesvos

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