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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.
View of the Acropolis in Athens
By rental car through Athens
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.
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.
| Greek | English |
|---|---|
| Benzini 95 Oktan | Super |
| Benzini 100 Oktan | Super Plus |
| Gazoil | Diesel |
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.
| Road | Maximum speed |
|---|---|
| Inner cities | 50 km/h |
| Out of town | 90 km/h |
| Four-lane highways | 100 km/h |
| Freeway | 120 km/h |
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.
Of course, in Athens it is obligatory to visit the Acropolis with the Parthenon and the newly built Museum of Ancient Greek History. But also the Old Town, which invites you to stroll and linger in one of the many street cafés or taverns, as well as Syntagma Square, the central square in Athens with the government building, are definitely worth a visit.
You should also not miss the following delicacies and culinary highlights in Athens:
Dolmadakia
Halloumi cheese
Souvlaki
“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.”
“We had a shuttle service to and from the airport. The drop off and return went very well.”
“Everything went smoothly, thank you very much for that. Again and again with pleasure.”
“Everything super!”
“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...”
“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.”
View over Acropolis in Athens
A cheap rental car is available from as little as 34 $ 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 5 $ per day.
A rental car without credit card is available from 37 $ 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 37 $ 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.
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.
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.
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.
