Car hire in Greece

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Why rent a car in Greece? Because only in Greece you can drive in search of the myth: the myth of ancient Greece, among ancient ruins and villages where life still flows slowly, and modern legends, in the transgressive beaches of Mykonos and the glamorous atmosphere of Santorini.

Renting a car you can build your own itinerary, go in search of the most beautiful beaches, visit historical ruins impossible to reach by public transport, climb mountains with a rugged and impervious landscape and descend along scenic roads with breathtaking views of the sea.

Whether it’s for a couple of day trips from Athens, an on-the-road vacation in the Peloponnese or a week of relaxation on a beautiful island, car rental is the best way to experience a dream trip to Greece.

Most popular car hire deals in Greece

The following are the most popular car rental offers at in Greece, to book click here.

Mini Elite
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€15.15 / per day
ABBYCAR
Compact Elite
Ford Fiesta or similar
Ford Fiesta or similar
€20.50 / per day
Surprice
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara or similar
€23.10 / per day
Lets Drive
Standard SUV
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Peugeot 3008 or similar
€27.78 / per day
Avis
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Car rental prices in Greece

The prices of car rental at the in Greece 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 in Greece

According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies in Greece. To compare rates click here.

Rent Car Kefalonia
Exceptional 9.5834 reviews
from €107 per day
A2S Car Rental
Exceptional 9.1500 reviews
from €35 per day
Alamo
Exceptional 9.11,406 reviews
from €28 per day
Dirent a car Greece
Exceptional 93,663 reviews
from €26 per day
Avance
Exceptional 94,606 reviews
from €23 per day
Cargini
Exceptional 9329 reviews
from €18 per day
Autocandia
Very good 8.9765 reviews
from €26 per day
Autounion
Very good 8.92,541 reviews
from €22 per day
RODOS CARS
Very good 8.9342 reviews
from €44 per day
SIXT
Very good 8.8752 reviews
from €35 per day
Thrifty
Very good 8.7730 reviews
from €35 per day
OTOQ
Very good 8.7450 reviews
from €18 per day
United Rent A Car
Very good 8.7142 reviews
from €21 per day
DRIVE S.A.
Very good 8.7752 reviews
from €14 per day
Europcar
Very good 8.7478 reviews
from €28 per day
AddCar
Very good 8.72,105 reviews
from €15 per day
SKG Rent A Car
Very good 8.71,272 reviews
from €19 per day
CarQ
Very good 8.72,014 reviews
from €18 per day
H-Lead Hospitality
Very good 8.7115 reviews
from €21 per day
AACARS
Very good 8.7635 reviews
from €27 per day
Selecta rent a car
Very good 8.6340 reviews
from €21 per day
Enterprise
Very good 8.6276 reviews
from €22 per day
National
Very good 8.629 reviews
from €40 per day
Budget
Very good 8.6316 reviews
from €10 per day
Surprice
Very good 8.61,971 reviews
from €19 per day
WheeGo
Very good 8.51,240 reviews
from €21 per day
EXER
Very good 8.52,539 reviews
from €15 per day
Yours Car Rental
Very good 8.51,703 reviews
from €22 per day
Record-go
Very good 8.51,439 reviews
from €19 per day
Hertz
Very good 8.5234 reviews
from €42 per day
Keddy
Very good 8.5365 reviews
from €27 per day
Goldcar
Very good 8.5797 reviews
from €12 per day
Lets Drive
Very good 8.5125 reviews
from €13 per day
drive365
Very good 8.489 reviews
from €12 per day
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8.33,721 reviews
from €19 per day
Avis
Very good 8.2103 reviews
from €13 per day
Drive Rent A Car
Very good 8.10 reviews
from €13 per day
FOX
Very good 8.10 reviews
from €13 per day
Finalrentals
Very good 86 reviews
from €15 per day
Carwiz
Very good 81,730 reviews
from €15 per day
NUCarrentals
Very good 80 reviews
from €15 per day
MONZA Rent a Car
Average 7.938 reviews
from €42 per day
Viaggiare
Average 7.83 reviews
from €42 per day
Firefly
Average 7.816 reviews
from €42 per day
King's Car Rental
Average 7.81,094 reviews
from €28 per day
ABBYCAR
Average 7.81,774 reviews
from €13 per day
Street Rent A Car
Average 7.716 reviews
from €29 per day
Ok Mobility
Average 7.7930 reviews
from €13 per day
ACARENT
Average 7.6309 reviews
from €13 per day
Idea Mobility
Average 7.6155 reviews
from €13 per day
Flexways
Average 7.512 reviews
from €29 per day
Xenos Car Rentals
Average 7.2176 reviews
from €29 per day
Modi Rent
Average 765 reviews
from €33 per day
Centauro
Below average 6.92,134 reviews
from €14 per day
Optimo Rent
Below average 6.897 reviews
from €42 per day
GreenMotion
Below average 6.81,332 reviews
from €10 per day
Zezgo
Below average 6.451 reviews
from €21 per day
RightCars
Below average 6.3160 reviews
from €21 per day
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Travel information

Where to Rent a Car in Greece

Rent a car at the airport

Hire a car at the airport is the solution preferred by most tourists because it allows you to leave immediately for your first destination, as soon as you get off the plane. No time wasted waiting for buses or trains! Another reason for choosing to rent a car at the airport is the guarantee of finding multilingual staff, which makes the procedures for picking up and dropping off the car much easier.

Athens Airport is the most important international airport in mainland Greece: here have their offices the most important international car rental companies, which offer guarantees of seriousness and low cost rates for those who book online; there are also some local companies.

In other airports you will find a smaller number of agencies; in airports served by domestic flights the presence of multilingual staff is not guaranteed.

Rent a car in the center of Athens

Another option is to rent a car in Athens, a solution usually chosen by those who are leaving for a very small island where there is no car rental office or by those who want to stay in the capital with the possibility of doing some day trips.

It can be slightly cheaper than renting a car at the airport, but keep in mind that driving in Athens could be difficult and stressful for those who are not used to big city traffic.

Several international companies have an office in the city, as well as some local companies.

Rent a Car in Mainland Greece

If you are more interested in history and culture than beaches, a vacation in mainland Greece is the best choice for you. You can build an itinerary for an on-the-road vacation of a week or more that includes the most fascinating locations of ancient Greece and some quaint villages ignored by mass tourism.

Planning a road trip to mainland Greece requires a bit of planning. You will have no difficulty in renting a car in the main resorts such as Thessaloniki, Patras and Kalamata, while it is rather difficult or even impossible in other less famous locations.

Rent a car in the islands

Rates and availability of car rental in the Greek islands vary a lot from island to island. In the most famous islands, such as Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes, there is no difficulty in finding a rental car, although it is always advisable to book before arrival because it allows you to take advantage of the cheapest rates, available only online.

In some of the less touristic islands, car rental agencies are few and far between, so booking in advance is essential, otherwise you may not find any car available.

Beware that in some small islands, such as Hydra, it is forbidden the circulation of cars: these are very rare cases, but if you are planning a vacation on an unfamiliar island, find out before departure if it is possible to circulate by car.

Car rental agencies on the Greek islands generally have their offices at the airport or near the main port.

Car rental in the main islands

Driving in Greece

Renting a car is the best solution to discover the most authentic corners of Greece

With the exception of the chaotic streets of Athens, driving in Greece is quite easy because the Greek traffic rules are quite similar to the rest of Europe.

It is compulsory to wear seatbelts and keep your dipped headlights on during the day in case of poor visibility. Speed limits for cars are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h or 110 km/h outside built-up areas (depending on the type of road) and 130 km/h on highways.

The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.05%, which is reduced to 0.02% for new drivers.

Tips for driving in Greece

The greatest difficulty encountered by foreign tourists renting a car in Greece is that of the poor signage, a problem aggravated by the fact that outside the main towns the road signs are written in the Greek alphabet and are therefore difficult to understand.

To overcome this inconvenience, it is sufficient to have detailed and updated road maps or to purchase a navigator among the optional services of car rental agencies (make sure it is updated).

For your safety, pay attention to the road conditions: in some islands there are only a couple of asphalted roads and the rest are dirt roads; in many places, especially the less touristic ones, road maintenance is not regularly carried out.

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Greece

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

To reserve a car in Greece 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 Greece 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 Greece 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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  • Best price guaranteed
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