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Car hire in Athens

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The center of Athens is easy to get around by public transport, but there are a couple of reasons why it is equally advisable to rent a car.

Firstly, the capital’s transportation is not very reliable and it is not uncommon to be stranded due to a strike or to waste time waiting for a late bus or metro.

Renting a car in Athens also allows you to take day trips outside of the capital or plan an on-the-road vacation in mainland Greece. If you want to spend your vacation on a small, non-touristy island, find out before you leave if there is a local car rental company, otherwise you’ll have to rent a car in Athens and take it to the island by ferry.

Cheapest offers at the airport of Athens

Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at airport of Athens, to book click here.

Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
Volkswagen Up or similar
€14.15 / per day
AddCar
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Economy
Skoda Fabia or similar
Skoda Fabia or similar
€17.76 / per day
WheeGo
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Compact
Peugeot 208 or similar
Peugeot 208 or similar
€18.57 / per day
Idea Mobility
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Economy Elite
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa or similar
€21.07 / per day
ABBYCAR
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Most popular car hire deals at the airport of Athens

The following are the most popular car rental offers at airport of Athens, to book click here.

Mini Elite
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€22.51 / per day
DRIVE S.A.
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Intermediate
Peugeot 301 or similar
Peugeot 301 or similar
€24.41 / per day
Yours Car Rental
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Compact Elite
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Volkswagen Golf or similar
€26.95 / per day
Selecta rent a car
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Standard SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai or similar
€57.59 / per day
Autounion
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Car rental information at the airport of Athens

Rent a car at the airport of Athens

Car rental prices at the airport of Athens

The prices of car rental at the airport of Athens varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.

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Best car rental companies at the airport of Athens

According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car hire companies at airport of Athens. To compare rates click here.

Alamo
Exceptional 9.2411 reviews
from €39 per day
Cargini
Exceptional 9.228 reviews
from €19 per day
CarQ
Exceptional 9.1541 reviews
from €18 per day
Yours Car Rental
Exceptional 9.1167 reviews
from €18 per day
Avance
Exceptional 9776 reviews
from €32 per day
WheeGo
Exceptional 9198 reviews
from €16 per day
EXER
Very good 8.9247 reviews
from €24 per day
Thrifty
Very good 8.940 reviews
from €44 per day
SIXT
Very good 8.8166 reviews
from €41 per day
Surprice
Very good 8.7385 reviews
from €28 per day
Record-go
Very good 8.7361 reviews
from €30 per day
Autounion
Very good 8.7346 reviews
from €28 per day
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.7177 reviews
from €24 per day
Budget
Very good 8.726 reviews
from €39 per day
DRIVE S.A.
Very good 8.690 reviews
from €19 per day
Enterprise
Very good 8.652 reviews
from €35 per day
Autocandia
Very good 8.625 reviews
from €36 per day
SKG Rent A Car
Very good 8.515 reviews
from €131 per day
OTOQ
Very good 8.467 reviews
from €38 per day
Hertz
Very good 8.419 reviews
from €50 per day
Europcar
Very good 8.387 reviews
from €40 per day
National
Very good 8.36 reviews
from €39 per day
AddCar
Very good 8.2261 reviews
from €14 per day
Carwiz
Very good 8.1471 reviews
from €35 per day
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8271 reviews
from €17 per day
Keddy
Very good 819 reviews
from €37 per day
Dirent a car Greece
Good 7.7141 reviews
from €56 per day
King's Car Rental
Good 7.739 reviews
from €32 per day
Avis
Good 7.76 reviews
from €45 per day
Idea Mobility
Good 7.74 reviews
from €17 per day
drive365
Good 7.73 reviews
TcRentals
Good 7.73 reviews
from €79 per day
Flexways
Good 7.71 review
from €70 per day
ABBYCAR
Good 7.6377 reviews
from €17 per day
Goldcar
Good 7.6178 reviews
from €21 per day
Drive Rent A Car
Good 7.6
H-Lead Hospitality
Good 7.6
from €56 per day
Street Rent A Car
Good 7.51 review
from €18 per day
NUCarrentals
Good 7.5
Firefly
Good 7.410 reviews
Finalrentals
Good 7.4
Centauro
Good 7.2756 reviews
from €17 per day
ACARENT
Good 7.218 reviews
Zezgo
Satisfactory 6.215 reviews
from €23 per day
Optimo Rent
Satisfactory 6.129 reviews
from €49 per day
Modi Rent
Satisfactory 6.113 reviews
from €68 per day
GreenMotion
Poor 5.7198 reviews
from €21 per day
RightCars
Poor 5.752 reviews
from €25 per day
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Travel information

Athens Car Rental Locations

Renting a car in Athens is the best solution to discover the beautiful surroundings of the capital city

Rent a car at Athens Airport

Hire a car at Athens Airport is the preferred solution for many tourists and is actually the most convenient. It allows you to leave immediately for your destination as soon as you get off the plane, without wasting time.

Other advantages of booking your rental car directly at the airport are the opening hours of the offices, which are usually longer than the offices located in the city, and the certainty of finding English-speaking staff.

Rent a car in Piraeus

Renting a car at the port of Athens is the recommended solution for those who, after a couple of days of visiting Athens, want a car in tow to take to a small island with no car rental companies. Booking at the port is usually a little cheaper than renting at the airport.

Rent a car in the center of Athens

Driving in the center of Athens may scare those who are not used to the traffic of big cities, but do not discard the idea of renting a car when you are already in the center of the capital. It’s a suitable solution for those who want to use the car only for a portion of the vacation, for example for one or two day trips.

Driving in Athens

For rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Athens, see the Driving in Greece page.

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Athens

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Athens.

To reserve a car in Athens a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Athens allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.

A car rental in Athens always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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Why book with us?

  • Best price guaranteed
  • Free cancellation
  • No commissions
  • 24h Service - 7/7d
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • National
  • Sixt
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