Car rental at the Athens Airport
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At the Athens Airport we recommend the following car rental offers

from 3 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. FIAT PANDA
5 Days from 02.02 - 07.02.2025
Example vehicle
from 3 $ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Fiat Panda
5 Days from 02.02 - 07.02.2025
Example vehicle
from 6 $ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. FIAT PANDA
5 Days from 02.02 - 07.02.2025
Example vehicle

Rent a Car at the Athens Airport

Do you want to escape the cold winter? Why not a winter car rental round trip in Greece? This way you can discover the various sights of Athens on your own on site. The comparison portal Driveboo offers you the possibility to compare prices online. So you save not only money, but also time. So the winter break in the south of Europe is really relaxing.

Car Rental Athens Airport: The Greek Capital

Athens, the Greek capital, is always worth a trip, especially with your own rental car. Because Athens is not only the capital of Greece and a big city, but also has many beautiful beaches and excursion possibilities on the peninsula Attica. The best way to travel in and around Athens is with a rental car. This way you can reach all your desired destinations flexibly at any time. Especially the Acropolis with its Parthenon is known to many people and is associated with Athens. With a rental car, which you could rent in advance through the price comparison on the internet at a low price and which will be provided to you upon arrival at the pick up station of the car rental company at Athens Airport, you are therefore flexible. You don't have to rely on public transport or local tour operators, but can start your vacation individually and on your own initiative with your car from a local car rental company directly at the airport.

Blick auf die Akropolis in Athen

View of the Acropolis in Athens

Mit dem Mietwagen durch Athen

By rental car through Athens

General information about Athens ATH Airport

  • The International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos Athens ATH is still a very new and young airport, which only started operating in 2001 and was handed over to international air traffic.
  • The building of Athens International Airport consists of a main terminal divided into two levels.
  • The special feature of this airport is above all that there are many shopping facilities. Thus, there are 30 stores here, which offer their goods from all areas, such as books, clothes or electronic articles in the shopping center on the first floor of the main building.
  • At Athens Airport, mainly flights from Europe land. But also from overseas the International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos Athens ATH is approached. For information of all kinds, there are the appropriate counters for tourists and passengers. Only a few minutes walk away you will find various cafés or snack bars.

Take a city trip to Athens in winter

We will give you 4 tips why you should travel to Athens in winter:

  1. If you travel to Athens in winter, you don't have to fight with other tourists for the best places and photo spots. Because in winter not so many tourists travel to Athens, so you can explore the Greek capital in peace.
  2. If it's too cold outside during the winter months, just spend a few hours in one of the many museums in Athens. These offer the ideal alternative on cold or rainy winter days.
  3. To recover from all the exploring, just visit one of the cafes and enjoy a cup of warm cocoa or tea.
  4. Are you in the mood for a little winter adventure? Then let's drive to the surrounding area with the rental car. Since the winter months in Athens are usually dry and not too cold, you can fully enjoy the excursion.

Where can you pick up your rental car at Athens Airport ATH?

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Pick up your rental car at the airport

The car rental company has its pick-up station at Athens Airport directly in the main terminal at the arrival of the flights for your rental car, which you have searched and rented in advance on the internet at low cost. After your flight you can pick up your luggage at the baggage carousels and immediately after passing through the gates you will see the counters of the car rental company's pick-up station. This way you can also pick up your rental car in a few minutes after picking up your luggage. When picking up your car, keep in mind that many passengers book a rental car and there may be some waiting time at the pick-up station of your car rental company. Furthermore, you usually have to leave a deposit for the car at the pick-up station of the car rental company. This will be charged to your credit card and the amount of the deposit will be refunded to you when you return the rental car at the end of your vacation. You will also receive information about the deposit for your car in advance on the internet when you rent a car from the local car rental company at a reasonable price. The rental cars are all parked in one of the parking lots at the airport, from where you can quickly leave the airport area by car.

Here you can refuel your rental car at Athens Airport

Of course there are many gas stations all over Attica and Athens. But the airport is not located directly in Athens, so you have to drive a little bit on the highway with your rental car to reach the capital of Greece. However, there is a gas station with a 24-hour service directly at Athens Airport when you exit onto the A 62 freeway. There you can refuel your rental car immediately. When you pick up your rental car, you should already get information about how to refuel your rental car.

WHAT ARE THE FUEL DESIGNATIONS IN ATHENS AT THE GAS STATION?

Greek English
Benzini 95 Oktan Super
Benzini 100 Oktan Super Plus
Gazoil Diesel

Traffic Rules in Greece: Important Information for you

The Athenians are all fast with their vehicles and like to push the slower ones a little bit. However, you should not be put off or harassed by this. You are on vacation and speeding can be expensive even with a rental car from a car rental company. Normally there are no flashlights on the roads, but the police often hunt down speeders with mobile devices. And it's quite possible that a police car is driving behind you and waving you out if you are driving too fast with the rental car from the airport pick-up station.

WHAT ARE THE SPEED LIMITS IN ATHENS?

Road Maximum speed
Inner cities 50 km/h
Out of town 90 km/h
Four-lane highways 100 km/h
Freeway 120 km/h

FURTHER TRAFFIC RULES

  • Do not pick up your cell phone at the wheel. Instead, use a hands-free car kit or let your passenger use the phone.
  • If children are travelling together with you, you will need child seats for children up to 12 years or under 135 cm in Greece. When booking on the internet, please point out that children are travelling with you. The child seat will be available for you at the car rental pick up station together with your booked rental car.
  • Drive with foresight, especially on the country roads of Attica and the local villages. It is not uncommon to find sheep, dogs, cats or even people in the middle of the roads in rural areas of Greece.

A round trip with a rental car through Athens

Athens is big, but with a rental car from a car rental company you can easily reach the many sights and cultural attractions of the city. So you can start your trip within the city in a few minutes from your hotel. No more waiting for public transportation or booking a local tour operator for sightseeing.

Acropolis

CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

You should also not miss the following delicacies and culinary highlights in Athens:

  • Dolmadakia
  • Halloumi cheese
  • Souvlaki
Dolmadakia

Dolmadakia

Halloumi Käse

Halloumi cheese

Souvlaki

Souvlaki

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
50843 Reviews

4.8/5

296 Experiences of our customers at the Athens Airport

Rating of Ernst R.

“Friendly reception at the airport, uncomplicated handover and return of the vehicle. Although I had returned the vehicle half an hour earlier than planned, the transfer to the airport took place without waiting. Gladly again.”

Rating of Dirk T.

“We had a shuttle service to and from the airport. The drop off and return went very well.”

Rating of Ruedi M.

“Everything went smoothly, thank you very much for that. Again and again with pleasure.”

Rating of Eleni H.

“Everything super!”

Rating of Annabell B.

“Enterprise in particular is to be commended. The staff on site were very friendly and helpful. They explained everything to us in detail and yet the whole thing did not take long....I can only recommend Enterprise and will be happy to rent here again next time...”

Rating of Dr. T. M.

“The transfer to and from the airport was immediate. The staff had a good command of English, were extremely friendly. The processing was correct. The rental car was new and clean.”

Frequently asked questions about car rental booking Athens Airport

How much does a rental car cost at Athens Airport?

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Acropolis in Athens

View over Acropolis in Athens

A cheap rental car is available from as little as 17 $ per week. We compare the prices of all major car rental companies in Athens and show you the best deal.

If you only need a rental car for a day, you can rent it for as little as 3 $ per day.

Can I book a rental car at Athens Airport without a credit card?

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A rental car without credit card is available from 31 $ per day. Simply check the box "Bookable without credit card" in the search mask. Depending on the rental company you can pay by invoice, direct debit, on site with EC card or even with PayPal. This makes booking a rental car a breeze for everyone.

In addition, you can rent a car without deposit already from 31 $ per day. To do this, simply tick the box "Bookable without deposit" in the search mask.

We also recommend that you always take out comprehensive insurance without excess. Thus, even in the event of damage, no further costs will be incurred, and you can continue your vacation stress-free.

Can I pick up the rental car at Athens Airport and return it at another location?

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You can also return the rental car at a car rental in another location in Greece, such as Kalamata or Patras. To do this, simply change the place of return in the search mask. Additional fees apply for the so-called one-way rental. Look forward to an exciting road trip with your friends and explore Greece's most beautiful places on your own.

If you want to take turns driving the rental car on a longer trip, you can also specify an additional driver so that everyone can enjoy the great views for once. In some offers, an additional driver is already included in the rental price.

What do I have to consider when returning the rental car at Athens Airport?

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Remember to refuel the rental car before returning it, depending on the refueling regulations. The drive from the center of Athens to the airport takes about 45 minutes by rental car. The nearest gas station is located directly in front of the airport. Follow the signs for the return of the rental car and plan enough time on site so that you do not get into stress. Have the condition of the rental car documented and take the protocol with you. You can return the car at any time, even outside opening hours. Simply leave the key for this in the key box provided.

Can I receive the rental car in Athens also in the hotel?

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If you want a hotel delivery, look for an offer near your hotel or place of stay, because airport stations rarely offer a delivery of the rental car. Check the rental conditions under the keyword "delivery" to see if this service is available. Here you will also find all the information on what costs are associated with the service of delivery.

If delivery is offered, please indicate the name and address of your hotel in the field "Message to our service team". As soon as there is feedback from the car rental company, you will be informed by our service team and you will receive the new voucher with the information of the delivery.

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