Athens car rental information
| Pick-up location | Athens |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 200 |
| Airport locations | 74 |
| Popular agencies | CarWiz, Exer Rent a Car, GREEN MOTION , Centauro, ADDCAR RENTAL |
Cheap car rentals in Athens
| Economy | ₪25/day |
| Compact | ₪29/day |
| Intermediate | ₪36/day |
| Mini | ₪24/day |
| Passenger van | ₪84/day |
| Supplier choice | ₪36/day |
| Compact SUV | ₪46/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪48/day |
| Compact station wagon | ₪61/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Athens
- Need to pick up a hire car after landing in Athens? Fortunately for visitors, the hire car counters are right within the main terminal building. Simply follow the signs to the hire car center located on the arrivals level of the main terminal, after baggage claim.
- Drivers in Athens should be careful of pedestrians crossing the street at random times, as jaywalking is extremely common in the city, especially on the smaller streets in the downtown area.
- Rush hour in any major city can be an inconvenience and, unfortunately, Athens is no exception. Morning rush hour typically lasts from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., while the afternoon rush hour lasts from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, on a positive note, traffic is not much of a problem outside of Athens’ downtown core. So, if you plan on checking out the nearby sites, then you shouldn’t have too much of a problem as long as you avoid the tourist buses.
- Looking forward to exploring Athens? Well, renting a car is definitely one of the best ways to get around. For instance, if you want to go from the Acropolis and Parthenon to a seaside stroll by the Bay of Zea, you could spend an hour on public transport, or you could drive there in twenty minutes. If you plan on visiting the countryside, there simply is no better way than at your own pace in your own vehicle.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Athens for ₪96 or less
- Book your rental car in Athens at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Athens are around 2% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Athens
What type of car is recommended for driving in Athens?
Due to the mostly narrow, winding streets in Athens, smaller vehicles are highly recommended. Small cars are the norm in Greece anyway, so even outside of Athens it is highly recommended that you stick to a compact car.
What’s the speed limit in Athens?
Speed limits, unless otherwise specified, are 50 km/h (31 mph) on residential roads and in cities, 90 km/h (56 mph) on country roads, and 110 - 130 km/h (68 - 81 mph) on highways.
Where are the best places to park in Athens?
Finding an ideal streetside parking spot in Athens is a bit of a Sisyphean task. Double parking is the norm and the roads are cramped and full of cars duking it out for any available space. So save yourself the hassle and stick to parking garages. They are by far the best option because you can simply park and then hop on public transport to get to your final destination. Parking garages are particularly recommended for those who plan on visiting the city center, as traffic jams are the norm.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Athens?
On average a rental car in Athens costs ₪133 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Athens?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at ADDCAR RENTAL (₪24/day), SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (₪25/day) and CarWiz (₪26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at ADDCAR RENTAL Agion Anargiron 74 Koropi Athens null (20 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Athens?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Athens is Sixt (8.5, 118 reviews).
How much is gas price in Athens?
The average gas price in Athens is ₪31.63 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪379 and ₪506, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Athens?
Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Athens.
Which car rental companies are at Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?
Car rental companies onsite at Eleftherios V. airport include Centauro, Europcar, Alamo, CarWiz, ADDCAR RENTAL, GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Avance Rent a Car, Avis and Exer Rent a Car.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Eleftherios V. airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Autounion Car Rental, Budget, Caldera, and ACROPOLIS.
How can I find car rentals near me in Athens?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Athens?
An Intermediate car rental in Athens costs ₪211 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Athens?
A Compact car rental in Athens costs ₪244 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Athens?
An Economy car rental in Athens costs ₪126 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Athens?
In Athens, cars are most frequently rented at CarWiz Shuttle Bus Service From Arrival Hall To Europcar Office (19 km from city center ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Athens?
On average a rental car in Athens costs ₪930 per week (₪133 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Athens?
On average a rental car in Athens costs ₪3,985 per month (₪133 per day).
Which car rental companies in Athens have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Athens which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Alamo and Avis
Athens car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
Wonderful
36 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
9.0
3 locations in Athens
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Staff was awesome!Cons:
Could have been detailed clean10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
very friendly staff,helefullCons:
perfect10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
Got upgraded, drop off was easy. Friendly staff.Cons:
When we arrived the baby seat wasn’t installed and we needed to walk around to find one and install it in the car. Took almost an hour.8.4 Very good
Apr 2019
Cons:
The car had damage all over it when I picked it up. It otherwise worked fine though.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendly.Cons:
Car could have been in cleaner condition3.6 Poor
Nov 2018
Cons:
Windshield wiper spray didn't work, oil looked like it had never been changed.Sixt
8.5
Very good
99 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.4
3 locations in Athens
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep 2022
GREEN MOTION
4.3
Mediocre
34 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
4.8
4 locations in Athens
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
5.9 Fair
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2020
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They were terrible at communicating, gave false information and would not respond to questions or inquiries. Then, I tried to cancel and they were impossible to work with.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
Alamo
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
10.0
One location in Athens
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
Payless
9.6
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Athens
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2.4 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
It was kinda cheapCons:
Booked a ford mondeo got an old run down skoda fabia2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
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It's been more than 10 days and I have not got my deposit back which is about €1500 my name is THEOTOKis7.6 Good
Sep 2016
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Car had 150,000 kilometers on it!!Avance Rent a Car
8.8
Very good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.0
4 locations in Athens
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
Budget
8.6
Very good
21 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.2
3 locations in Athens
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9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2020
Pros:
Staff very friendlyCons:
None10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Fast process and good attitude from the employees.Cons:
Everything was good5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
Pros:
The staff was very polite and helpfulCons:
We recieved a very low grade gps unit it could not identify even the drop-off point the Thessaloniki airport. In addition from i could understand we received a different class car than the one we ordered. The was great but smaller than we ordered.6.0 Okay
Jul 2019
Pros:
Easy to get at airportCons:
Return at counter was long. Counter was not identified Avis budget. Could have been any company Car was very small and many scratches Hidden costs. For one hour difference upon return I was charged an extra day8.8 Very good
Sep 2018
Pros:
Front Desk people were very courteous and friendly. They even upgraded me for free because the argument I had with the parking person.Cons:
Park person that brought the car threatened me because I exchanged some words with him when trying to enter the rental parking lot and he wasn't letting me in as he was unparking another rental car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
Pros:
Pick up was great. No issues with car.Hertz
6.4
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
6.0
12 locations in Athens
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6.4 Okay
Jun 2019
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The staff at both pickup and drop of location are very good. The problem we have is that the air conditioning is not working and we have spend long time to drive it back to get the car replaced.Autounion Car Rental
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
6 locations in Athens
Avis
5.2
Fair
13 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.2
4 locations in Athens