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Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.53 |
Average price per day | £28 |
Cheapest price per day | £6 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Athens this past week from 227 hire locations out of 92 hire agencies. Prices for a Athens small car hire start from £6/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Here are the best Athens small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To get the best deal on car hire in Athens, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £12, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.
Looking to hire a car in Athens? Right Cars had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £3.34/day. Centauro also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £3.71/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Athens is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). ADDCAR RENTAL (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning to hire a car in Athens? February is the cheapest month, costing about £8 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £36. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£10
February
£8
March
£9
April
£14
May
£13
June
£19
July
£34
August
£36
September
£16
October
£12
November
£11
December
£13
The most popular types of cars to hire in Athens are the following: Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar), Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar), and Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar).
Hertz has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Athens at 10.
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UK citizens who want to hire a car in Athens must be at least 21 years old. You will also need to have a full UK driving licence or an International Driver’s Permit before you can hire cars in Athens. When driving in Greece, you should keep these documents with you. You should also take your passport and credit/debit card when you go to collect your Athens car hire. Drivers under 25 may also have to pay additional fees for hire cars or for unique vehicles, such as luxury car hire in Athens.
When you hire a car in Athens, you will have to drive on the right-hand side of the road. You will also need to get used to reading speed limit signs in kph rather than mph. If you are driving hire cars in Athens city centre or other urban areas, the speed limit is 50 kph (31 mph). Meanwhile, in rural areas, the speed limit is set at 90 kph (56 mph). On motorways in Greece, speed limits reach 130 kph (80.7 mph). Driving while drunk is illegal in Greece, and the legal blood alcohol level is 0.05%.
Car hire in Athens is a great option, especially if you want to explore further afield or take day trips out of the city. Athens city centre has many narrow historical streets which are not suitable for parking or driving. However, historical sites, like the Acropolis, can be reached by car. If you plan to use your car hire in Athens, choose a compact model, to avoid difficulty when driving through tight spaces or parking. Athens is also connected to the coast by main roads like the 91 and the 56. An SUV or economy car hire are good options if you’re planning to take some longer drives and explore scenic areas like the Port of Piraeus or Kalamaki Beach.
Although visitors will find parking areas in the city centre, it is generally best to avoid central areas whilst driving your Athens car hire. Parking is generally quite affordable in Athens, but the crowds and heavy traffic make finding a space in city car parks challenging. There is also a shortage of roadside parking in Athens residential areas; however, Athens has a well-maintained public transport network that visitors can use. To make the most of cheap car hire in Athens, consider parking slightly further out of the centre, in areas like Neos Kosmos or Kypseli. These areas are located conveniently close to metro stops on central lines and have plenty of free places where you can safely leave hire cars.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £28/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for £9/day from AcaRent, booked on Jul. 13.
GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Athens. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £160 per week.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Athens for a month is certainly possible.
The monthly cost of a car hire in Athens is £685 (£23/day) on average.
Car hire prices in Athens are typically £34 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to £34. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in August to be on average £39 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Athens. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£8+).