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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 at the airport of Athens, to book click here.

Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€9.30 / per day
Goldcar
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Economy Elite
Hyundai i10 or similar
Hyundai i10 or similar
€9.34 / per day
Surprice
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Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift or similar
€9.56 / per day
AddCar
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Mini Elite
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€13.51 / per day
DRIVE S.A.
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Most popular car hire deals at the airport of Athens

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

Compact Elite
Opel Astra or similar
Opel Astra or similar
€14.09 / per day
Alma Car Hire
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Compact
Peugeot 308 or similar
Peugeot 308 or similar
€14.35 / per day
Centauro
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Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla or similar
€16.48 / per day
Carwiz
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Standard Crossover
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai or similar
€22.58 / per day
Ok Mobility
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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 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.

Rent a car at the airport of Athens

Best car rental companies at the airport of Athens

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

Alamo
Exceptional 9.2454 reviews
from €25 per day
EXER
Very good 8.9284 reviews
from €16 per day
SIXT
Very good 8.9178 reviews
from €25 per day
CarQ
Very good 8.7588 reviews
from €19 per day
Yours Car Rental
Very good 8.7194 reviews
from €18 per day
Enterprise
Very good 8.758 reviews
from €27 per day
Cargini
Very good 8.743 reviews
from €20 per day
Selecta rent a car
Very good 8.728 reviews
from €28 per day
Autocandia
Very good 8.727 reviews
from €32 per day
Autounion
Very good 8.6385 reviews
from €22 per day
Thrifty
Very good 8.645 reviews
from €28 per day
Budget
Very good 8.629 reviews
from €27 per day
OTOQ
Very good 8.467 reviews
Hertz
Very good 8.427 reviews
from €32 per day
Avance
Very good 8.3843 reviews
from €27 per day
Record-go
Very good 8.3394 reviews
from €20 per day
WheeGo
Very good 8.3230 reviews
from €113 per day
National
Very good 8.37 reviews
from €29 per day
Europcar
Very good 8.296 reviews
from €28 per day
Keddy
Very good 8.226 reviews
from €25 per day
H-Lead Hospitality
Very good 8.211 reviews
from €13 per day
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8.1299 reviews
from €9 per day
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.1210 reviews
from €11 per day
DRIVE S.A.
Very good 8.1127 reviews
from €13 per day
Goldcar
Very good 8202 reviews
from €9 per day
Surprice
Good 7.9427 reviews
from €9 per day
AddCar
Good 7.9306 reviews
from €10 per day
King's Car Rental
Good 7.840 reviews
Flexways
Good 7.81 review
Avis
Good 7.76 reviews
from €31 per day
drive365
Good 7.73 reviews
ABBYCAR
Good 7.6398 reviews
from €21 per day
Dirent a car Greece
Good 7.6149 reviews
from €33 per day
SKG Rent A Car
Good 7.637 reviews
from €13 per day
Street Rent A Car
Good 7.67 reviews
from €29 per day
Drive Rent A Car
Good 7.6
Firefly
Good 7.410 reviews
Idea Mobility
Good 7.48 reviews
from €16 per day
NUCarrentals
Good 7.4
Finalrentals
Good 7.3
from €57 per day
Carwiz
Good 7503 reviews
from €16 per day
ACARENT
Good 729 reviews
from €92 per day
Modi Rent
Good 723 reviews
from €51 per day
Centauro
Satisfactory 6.7815 reviews
from €14 per day
Optimo Rent
Satisfactory 6.129 reviews
from €30 per day
GreenMotion
Poor 5.5204 reviews
from €12 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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