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Information about Car Hire in Athens

Destination Athens
Car groups Small, Medium, Large, Estate, People carriers, SUV, Automatic, Premium.
Total number of rental offices near Athens 141
Suppliers at the airport 64
Important rental agencies ALAMO, ENTERPRISE, EUROPCAR, HERTZ, KEDDY, OPTIMORENT, SIXT, THRIFTY

Athens

Area: 159.03 MI2
Coordinates: 37°56'11''N, 23°56'40''E
Height: 557.6 Feet
Average annual temperature: 65.1 ºF
Average annual hours of daylight: 2,847.8 Hours
Population: 664,046 Inhabitants

Why Hire a Car in Athens

Why Hire a Car in Athens

Athens, the capital of Greece, is a city steeped in history and culture, making it a top destination for travelers. Booking a car in Athens is a good choice, even more if you want to explore not only the main city but also sights around it as well as the coast of Greece.

What to see in Athens

Among the most interesting places to see in Athens we find The Acropolis. This ancient citadel sits atop a rocky outcrop and is home to several iconic structures, including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Propylaea. Another must-see in Athens is The Acropolis Museum. Just a short walk from the Acropolis, this modern museum showcases a range of ancient artifacts and exhibits. The Ancient Agora, a marketplace that was the heart of ancient Athens and is home to several well-preserved structures, is another sight to see in Athens. Another of the main tourist attractions in Athens is The National Archaeological Museum, one of the largest in Greece and houses a vast collection of ancient artifacts and art.

Why hire a car in Athens

Hiring a car in Athens can be a good idea if you want to explore the city and its surrounding areas at your own pace. Booking a car gives you the freedom to visit attractions outside of the city center, such as the beaches along the Athens Riviera or the historic sites in nearby areas like Marathon and Sounion. Additionally, booking a car can be more convenient and cost-effective than relying on public transportation or taxis, especially if you're traveling with a group or have a lot of luggage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Hire in Athens

If you want to return the vehicle to a different office than the one it was collected from you need to choose the ‘one way’ option when making your booking. To do this you need to unclick the ‘Return the car to the same location’ box and select where you’d like to return the car. Our search engine will automatically inform you if the route you have chosen is possible. The hire company normally charges a ‘one-way’ fee for returning the car to a different office. If this is the case, it is explained in the conditions before booking and again on the rental voucher. Do I have to pay a one-way fee? Yes, the hire companies normally charge a ‘one-way’ fee when you collect the car from one office and return it to another. If there is a charge, it is explained in the terms and conditions before booking and again on the rental voucher.

Yes. With most companies there is an additional charge to pay for adding an extra driver. You can find information about any possible additional driver fees in the terms and conditions of each offer and also on your rental voucher.

You can cancel your booking using the link below or the link contained in your rental voucher. The cancellation policy for each booking depends on the car hire company. You can see the cancellation policy in the terms and conditions of each offer. To obtain a refund of a prepaid booking, provided that the terms and conditions of the offer permit a refund, you must cancel it before the start of your rental using the link below or the link in your rental voucher.

The minimum age is 21 years old for most of the rental companies. You can find information about the age requirements and any possible young driver fees in the terms and conditions of each offer and also on your rental voucher.

Yes. You simply need to choose today’s date and the time you’d like to collect the car. Please note that if you need a car at very short notice we may need to check the availability with the hire company first.

The fuel policy determines how you will pay for the fuel for your rental car and whether you will have to refill the tank or not before dropping off the car. You can see each car’s fuel policy clearly by its description.

Please note you will need to bring your voucher to the pick up office to be able to collect your car. We suggest you print it out to speed up the pick up process.

Yes. For most offers on our website you will be required to leave a security deposit when you collect the car. The deposit amount will be temporarily blocked on / taken from the main driver’s credit card and held for the duration of the rental. As long as you bring the car back undamaged at the end of the rental, the money will be unblocked / returned.

The average price of a Small rental car is around 9€ per day, although it always depends on the destination and seasonality.

Cheap Car Hire in Athens

Small
£4 /day
Medium
£4 /day
Large
£5 /day
Estate
£5 /day
SUV
£6 /day
People carriers
£7 /day
Automatic
£7 /day
Premium
£9 /day
Vans
£9 /day
  • Small
  • £4 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 3 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Small Car in Athens
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  • Medium
  • £4 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Medium Car in Athens
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  • Large
  • £5 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Large Car in Athens
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  • Estate
  • £5 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Estate Car in Athens
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  • SUV
  • £6 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your SUV Car in Athens
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  • People carriers
  • £7 /day
    • 7 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Minivan Car in Athens
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  • Automatic
  • £7 /day
    • 5 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • A Automatic
  • Hire your Automatic car in Athens
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  • Premium
  • £9 /day
    • 4 Seats
    • 5 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Premium Car in Athens
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  • Vans
  • £9 /day
    • 2 Seats
    • 4 Doors
    • Air Conditioning
    • M Manual
  • Hire your Van in Athens
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The 8 best car hire companies in Athens in 2024
ALAMO
ALAMO
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19019, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:00:01 - 23:59
  • Tue:00:01 - 23:59
  • Wed:00:01 - 23:59
  • Thu:00:01 - 23:59
  • Fri:00:01 - 23:59
  • Sat:00:01 - 23:59
  • Su:00:01 - 23:59
EUROPCAR
EUROPCAR
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19019, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 23:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 23:00
  • Su:07:00 - 23:00
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19019, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:00:01 - 23:59
  • Tue:00:01 - 23:59
  • Wed:00:01 - 23:59
  • Thu:00:01 - 23:59
  • Fri:00:01 - 23:59
  • Sat:00:01 - 23:59
  • Su:00:01 - 23:59
HERTZ
HERTZ
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19004, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:08:00 - 21:00
  • Tue:08:00 - 21:00
  • Wed:08:00 - 21:00
  • Thu:08:00 - 21:00
  • Fri:08:00 - 21:00
  • Sat:08:00 - 21:00
  • Su:08:00 - 21:00
KEDDY
KEDDY
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19019, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 23:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 23:00
  • Su:07:00 - 23:00
OPTIMORENT
OPTIMORENT
Attikis 79, Athens, 194 00, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:09:00 - 21:00
  • Tue:09:00 - 21:00
  • Wed:09:00 - 21:00
  • Thu:09:00 - 21:00
  • Fri:09:00 - 21:00
  • Sat:09:00 - 21:00
  • Su:09:00 - 21:00
SIXT
SIXT
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19004, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:00:01 - 23:59
  • Tue:00:01 - 23:59
  • Wed:00:01 - 23:59
  • Thu:00:01 - 23:59
  • Fri:00:01 - 23:59
  • Sat:00:01 - 23:59
  • Su:00:01 - 23:59
THRIFTY
THRIFTY
Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" , Athens, 19019, Athens
Office hours
  • Mon:07:00 - 23:00
  • Tue:07:00 - 23:00
  • Wed:07:00 - 23:00
  • Thu:07:00 - 23:00
  • Fri:07:00 - 23:00
  • Sat:07:00 - 23:00
  • Su:07:00 - 23:00

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