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Athens, Attica, Greece
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Athens, Attica, Greece
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Car hire insight and trends in Athens

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Athens

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Athens?

The cheapest car hire in Athens are generally found through CarWiz. When booking with CarWiz, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as €2/day. The average price to hire a car in Athens is €8/day.

What car hire company in Athens has the most locations?

Hertz has the most locations of any car hire company in Athens, with 12 locations.

What car do most people hire in Athens?

Nissan Qashqai hires and Opel Vivaro hires in Athens are the two most popular car models, according to our data. Nissan Qashqai hire prices in Athens can vary depending on what company you hire from, but our users have found that prices average €33/day and can be as low as €10/day. Opel Vivaro hire prices can also vary, but tend to average €52/day, with the cheapest deals as low as €20/day.

Best deals found for Athens, Attica car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in Athens, Attica
Economy€5/day
Compact€5/day
Intermediate€14/day
Mini€5/day
Passenger van€28/day
Compact SUV€9/day
Intermediate SUV€10/day
Compact estate car€13/day
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about Athens car hire

Can I drive out of Greece with a rental car from Athens?

You can cross the border with your car hire in Athens, Greece, but you need to be informed about all that is required. The requirements differ by each hire company, but there are always extra charges associated with crossing the border with an Athens car hire. When you select the country you want to visit during your booking through momondo, the extra charge will come up. You will need to have a valid identification card and your international driving permit with you. Ensure you have the legal papers required to enter the country of your choice. You might also be requested to present the car papers and the agreement you have with the hire car company. Driving to non-Schengen countries like Bulgaria, Turkey, Albania and North Macedonia would require your passport and evidence that you have paid the required road tax.

Can you hire a car in Athens without a credit card?

It is good to pay with your credit card for your car hire in Athens, but there are other flexible payment options with cheap car rentals in Athens. The next best option is your debit card; your bank will be charged when making payments with your debit card. When you are making the car booking through momondo, the name on the debit card needn’t match your name (if you are the driver) at this stage. Rather, at the point of pick-up, valid identification would be required. Still, you need to read through the payment terms and conditions to ensure you are doing the right thing for your car hire in Athens. Some more flexible hire companies allow payment with PayPal through their website. There might be some restrictions on using your PayPal for payment, but once that is rectified, you can make your payment with the account.

What driving laws should I keep an eye out for in Athens?

Your driving licence must be valid, and you must be at least 18 years old to be allowed to drive in Athens. A driving licence issued in any of the EU or EEA countries is acceptable. If you have an international driving licence, it is also accepted in Athens. Your driving papers and form of identification must also be valid, including insurance papers and your V5 registration document. While driving in Athens, remember that cars on the right have the right of way, and you can't just overtake when approaching a level crossing. Sound your horn only when necessary or in cases of emergency. Ensure you understand the different speed limits for different roads, and any children travelling with you must wear their seat belts as required. Be sure to go through all the terms and conditions, as the agencies provide more information regarding driving rules in Athens.

What documents does an international traveller need to hire a car in Athens?

An international traveller in need of car hire in Athens should have an international driving permit. They should also have a valid national driving licence; there is a penalty for both the driver and the hire company in Athens if these requirements are not met. In addition, your passport must be valid as well as the car insurance (although, that is the responsibility of the hire company). A valid form of identification is needed before you can hire a car in Athens, and, of course, you should be within the required age limit to have access to the car. It is worthy to note the type of car you are driving because you might only be used to automatic gear cars as an international driver. Most cars in Athens have manual gear transmission, so this is vital information you need to have as an international traveller hiring one of the cars in Athens.


Athens, Attica car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Athens that's right for you

Small cars

€9 - €48

All Car Types

€13 - €74

The average price of a small car hire in Athens, Greece is €20. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Athens, Greece is in January. The price is 58% lower than the rest of the year at just €9 per day. A small car rental is typically 37% less expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Athens small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Athens, Greece is €40. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Athens, Greece is in March. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just €20 per day. A medium car rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Athens medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Athens, Greece is €71. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Athens, Greece is in February. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just €36 per day. A large car rental is typically 54% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a SUV hire in Athens, Greece is €35. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Athens, Greece is in December. The price is 59% lower than the rest of the year at just €15 per day. A SUV rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Athens SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Athens, Greece is €52. The cheapest time to hire a van in Athens, Greece is in November. The price is 55% lower than the rest of the year at just €24 per day. A van rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Athens van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Athens, Greece is €64. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Athens, Greece is in February. The price is 65% lower than the rest of the year at just €23 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 50% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in Athens, Greece is €46. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Athens, Greece is in March. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just €29 per day. A convertible rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Athens. The average price of a car hire in Athens can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Renault Clio
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

€5/day

27 Mar - 3 Apr
Renault Clio
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

€5/day

27 Mar - 3 Apr
Chevrolet Spark
Renault Zoe
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

€5/day

27 Mar - 3 Apr
Renault Zoe

Athens car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Athens, Attica

GREEN MOTION

4.4
Mediocre
34 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

5.0

Thrifty

10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.8

Hertz

9.4
Wonderful
1 review12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.1

Avance Rent a Car

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.0

Autounion Car Rental

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

6.9
Okay
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.6

Europcar

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Quick facts about car hire in Athens

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Athens

Most Popular Agency

Alamo

Popular Car Types

Mini, Economy, Compact

Cheapest Hire Car

€8

Most Popular Model

Peugeot 308
The most popular Athens car hire agency found on momondo this month is Alamo. Other top choices for car hire companies are Centauro and Payless
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Athens in the past 72 hours: Mini, Economy, Compact.
The lowest price for a car hire in Athens is €8/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from €14/day.
The most popular car model to hire in Athens in the past 7 days is the Peugeot 308. Our users also prefer the Skoda Fabia as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in Athens

Nearby attractions:

Syntagma Square19.0 km
Victoria Square19.9 km

Nearby attractions:

Syntagma Square154.1 km
Victoria Square155.2 km

Nearby attractions:

Victoria Square133.0 km
Syntagma Square135.1 km

Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in Athens

Below are the most popular hotels in Athens
Grand Hyatt Athens

Grand Hyatt Athens

115, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Greece

3.0 km from city centre

Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens

2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens, Greece

0.6 km from city centre

Coco-Mat Athens Bc

Coco-Mat Athens Bc

5 Falirou, Athens, Greece

1.8 km from city centre

The Stanley

The Stanley

1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Greece

0.6 km from city centre

Electra Metropolis Athens

Electra Metropolis Athens

15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Greece

1.0 km from city centre

Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street, Athens, Greece

1.1 km from city centre

President Hotel

President Hotel

43 Kifissias Avenue, Athens, Greece

3.3 km from city centre

Boss Boutique Athens

Boss Boutique Athens

33 Chalkokondili, Athens, Greece

0.3 km from city centre

St George Lycabettus Hotel

St George Lycabettus Hotel

Kleomenous 2, Kolonaki, Athens, Greece

1.4 km from city centre

Athenaeum Intercontinental, An IHG Hotel

Athenaeum Intercontinental, An IHG Hotel

89-93 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Greece

2.6 km from city centre

Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

19 25 Parthenonos Street, Athens, Greece

1.8 km from city centre

Divani Caravel

Divani Caravel

2, Vas. Alexandrou Avenue, Athens, Greece

2.4 km from city centre

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

7 Agias Irinis, Athens, Greece

0.7 km from city centre

The Newel Psychiko

The Newel Psychiko

21 Makedonomachou Prantouna, Athens, Greece

4.2 km from city centre

Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

12 Chalkokondili, Athens, Greece

0.4 km from city centre

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

1 Vasileos Georgiou A' Str., Athens, Greece

1.1 km from city centre

Athens Capital Hotel - MGallery Collection

Athens Capital Hotel - MGallery Collection

Avenue Panepistimiou 4 Syndagma Square, Athens, Greece

1.1 km from city centre

Royal Olympic Hotel

Royal Olympic Hotel

28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str, Athens, Greece

1.8 km from city centre


Driving with a car hire in Athens - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Athens so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Athens, Greece in April?

For a weekend in April, the best deals in Athens start from around €5 up to around €8. Deals are a little different for a week-long hire - starting at around €3, with an average price of €39.

Is there a fee to cancel my Athens, Greece car hire?

The majority of car hire agencies in Athens offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as GREEN MOTION , Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.

What is the best type of car to hire in Athens during April?

The best way to enjoy the sites in Athens during the month of April is by hiring a convertible. You are less likely to run into any instances of precipitation or colder weather, because Athens has an average temperature of 21 °C and average rainfall of 15 mm during the month of April. Hiring a Convertible in Athens will cost you €33/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Athens, Greece?

When you hire a car in Athens, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Athens are 90 km/h and 130 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Athens.

What car hire company has the Opel Vivaro in Athens?

What is the weather like in Athens, Greece in March?

In March, Athens usually gets 40 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 12 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Athens as it can help you make the best decision.

Is the weather in Athens similar to the rest of Attica?

If you’re looking for a Athens hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of March it’s important to know that the rest of Attica typically has a temperature of 12 °C and will usually expect 40 mm of precipitation.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Athens?

Prices for cars in Athens were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Athens?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Athens?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Athens. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Athens?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Athens. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Athens?

You should book a car hire in Athens using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Athens?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Athens, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Athens with free cancellation?

Yes, whether it is for cars in Athens or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Athens on momondo?

Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car hire locations including Athens.

Can I find a car hire in Athens which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, car hire in Athens with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in Athens with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, momondo is capable of showing unlimited mileage car hire options in Athens.


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