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 at the airport of Athens, to book click here.
The prices of car rental at the 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.
Speed limit out of town 90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC 0.05%
Rating 9.2 / 10
Average gas price €1.80 per liter or €6.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price €1.70 per liter or €6.44 per gallon
Highest gas price €1.90 per liter or €7.19 per gallon
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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