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Athens car hire information
| Pick-up location | Athens |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van |
| Hire locations | 200 |
| Airport locations | 74 |
| Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , ADDCAR RENTAL , CarQ, Drive SA, Centauro |
Cheap car hire in Athens
| Economy | R229/day |
| Compact | R377/day |
| Intermediate | R631/day |
| Mini | R221/day |
| Passenger van | R727/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R398/day |
| Compact SUV | R462/day |
| Compact estate car | R753/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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 a car hire in Athens for R583 or less
- Book your car hire in Athens at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Athens are around -19% cheaper than other car types, on average
Athens car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring 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 hire a car in Athens?
On average a car hire in Athens costs R619 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Drive SA (R221/day), ADDCAR RENTAL (R291/day) and Centauro (R377/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Drive SA Shuttle Bus Service From Arrival Hall To Europcar Office 190 19 (20 kilometres from the city centre).
What is the best car hire company in Athens?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Athens is Sixt (8,4, 110 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Athens?
The average price of fuel in Athens is R143,78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 725 and R2 300, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Athens?
Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Athens.
Which car hire agencies are at Eleftherios V. airport (ATH)?
Car hire companies onsite at Eleftherios V. airport include Modi Rent a Car and Centauro.
How can I find car hires near me in Athens?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Athens?
An Economy car hire in Athens costs R885 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Athens?
A Mini car hire in Athens costs R414 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Athens?
A Compact car hire in Athens costs R1 087 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Athens?
In Athens, cars are most frequently hired at Centauro Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida (19 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Athens?
On average a car hire in Athens costs R4 336 per week (R619 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Athens?
On average a car hire in Athens costs R18 584 per month (R619 per day).
Athens car rental reviews and directory
Sixt
8,4
Very Good
102 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.3
3 locations in Athens
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10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9,4
Wonderful
36 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.7
Value for money
9.1
3 locations in Athens
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8,0 Very Good
May 2021
Pros:
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.GREEN MOTION
4,4
Mediocre
36 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
4.8
4 locations in Athens
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
2,0 Poor
Jun 2023
5,9 Fair
Jun 2021
2,0 Poor
May 2020
Cons:
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.Payless
9,8
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
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
Cons:
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
Cons:
Car had 150,000 kilometers on it!!Alamo
9,5
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.5
One location in Athens
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
Hertz
9,4
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
9.1
12 locations in Athens
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6,4 Okay
Jun 2019
Cons:
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.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
8,2
Very Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.8
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.Dollar
8,0
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.0
10 locations in Athens
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4,4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
Pros:
The car was very cleanCons:
They don't have a place to park the car after the office closes which is2,0 Poor
Mar 2018
Cons:
My booking was for 5 people and for unlimited mileage, but the agent said that they do not offer unlimited mileage on Dollar in Greece. Cancelled my reservation and went with Alamo instead:(,Avis
6,9
Okay
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.6
4 locations in Athens
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2018
Pros:
Friendly and knowledgeable staffCons:
Car accelerated slowly2,0 Poor
Sep 2017
Cons:
I rented a car two days -- it was supposed to be ready at 9am and when I showed up at 2pm to pick it up I had to wait 45 min until I made other plans and had to cancel the rental with Avis. 10 people working in that office and being told every 5 minutes "it's coming" - it is just unacceptable! Never again.2,0 Poor
Jul 2017
Pros:
Kayak follow up on customer satisfactionCons:
I reserved a car which can hold specific number of passengers (8) Kayak reservation was clearly stated number of passengers 8 but Avis rep said Kayak made a mistake and I need to pay an additional$99 euros for this 4 day rental over and above the agreement. Even if there is discrepancy Avis should pick this up with Kayak and not put a gun on customer's head when he/she has no other choice. Additionally car has multiple scratches and dents, over all renting a car in 3rd. World countries is always risky and unpredictable.5,2 Fair
Jun 2017
Pros:
We were given a new car with a broken cigarette lighter port. As a consequence about 1/2 hour into our trip the gps lost power and we spent 3 hours lost in the suberbs of Athens lost8,0 Very Good
Nov 2016
Pros:
The customer service was excellent, and they even give you free coffee from a fancy Illy machine while you wait.Cons:
The wait while they pulled up the car was a little long (about 15 minutes). The office on Siggrou is a little tricky to access since you have to drive up onto the sidewalk and then out into oncoming traffic. The car was pretty touchy and it would stick between gears, but I suppose that is what I get for renting the cheapest option.2,0 Poor
Sep 2022
Europcar
6,6
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off