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In Thessaloniki we recommend the following car rental offers

from 7 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. Toyota Aygo
7 Days from 26.12 - 02.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 8 $ per day
Economy

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

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7 Days from 26.12 - 02.01.2025
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from 12 $ per day
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Mini
e.g. Toyota Aygo
7 Days from 26.12 - 02.01.2025
Example vehicle

Rent a Car in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki has something to offer for every vacationer. History, nightlife, beach and culture. Thessaloniki looks back on a long and eventful history. Thessaloniki is known for its historic sacred buildings, which have given the city in 1988 a classification in the World Heritage Site of UNESCO registration. First and foremost is the church of Hagios Demetrios. With the rental car you can continue to the famous White Tower. Book a rental car in Thessaloniki and experience the fascinating, cultural Greece in autumn and winter.

Experience Thessaloniki by rental car

Exploring Thessaloniki

Exploring Thessaloniki

A rental car in Thessaloniki can be conveniently booked in advance via the Internet and a price comparison can be made between the various providers, so that it is easy to rent a car online. Then the Greece holiday in a rented car can start with a city tour of Thessaloniki. With over 325,000 inhabitants, Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece after Athens. If you add the metropolitan area around the city centre, you get a figure of almost one million inhabitants. So there is lots to explore by rental car. Look forward to your perfect trip around Thessaloniki by rental car.

General information about Thessaloniki

The city of Thessaloniki is of equal importance both politically and culturally as the most important centre in northern Greece. In terms of transport technology, the city is networked both nationally and internationally in terms of road and rail transport, i. e. it makes perfect sense to rent a car. In addition, there is a large ferry port with many connections within the Aegean as well as to selected other cities around the Mediterranean.

Exploring Thessaloniki by rental car in winter

White Tower

White Tower

Kirche Hagios Demetrios

Church of Hagios Demetrios

Thessaloniki looks back on a long and eventful history, therefore it is the perfect destination in winter for all history lovers. The city is already mentioned in the Bible. It is known for its historical sacral buildings, which gave the city in 1988 a classification in the world cultural heritage of the UNESCO registration. Visit the church of Hagios Demetrios during your winter trip to Thessaloniki and also the famous White Tower. This was from the 15th century an important part of the sea walls built to defend the city and also served as a prison. Thessaloniki has something to offer for every winter vacationer. History, nightlife, beach and culture. With a rental car all activities can be easily combined even in winter. Because here in winter the temperatures are not too low, which allows you to discover sights and attractions quite relaxed.

Thessaloniki has many facets

But it is not only the historical Thessaloniki that makes a longer stay worthwhile, but also the city's current character. In this respect, it is also easy to explore the different parts of the city in a rental car. A convertible should be the first choice when it comes to rental cars. Because good weather is practically guaranteed and the impressions gained from the city of Thessaloniki become much more immediate in terms of the clear view, the sounds of the big city life and its smells. From time to time, however, the rental car should also be parked, for example, to take a stroll along the extensive waterfront promenade. If it is time to stop for lunch or dinner, it is advisable to drive the rental car towards the Ladadika district. This is the former quarter of oil traders. There are many buildings from the penultimate century which have been restored in the last decades in great and loving detail work. The result is a picturesque district in which a multitude of restaurants and bars are located. That's why it is possible to eat cheap food and dine in an upscale form, depending on what your own wallet allows.

Car rental Thessaloniki - Experience the surroundings

Another advantage of renting a rental car is that your own exploration tours are not limited to the immediate urban area. In order to really get to know Greece, it is essential to rent a car in order to look around in the more rural areas. Nothing is better suited for this purpose than the peninsula directly adjacent to the city. 

The more remote bays and beaches can also be reached with the rental car. A holiday in Greece requires at least one day on the beach with extensive bathing in the Mediterranean Sea. If you travel by rental car, you are not bound to the times of the bus lines when it comes to returning to your accommodation. The Chalkidiki peninsula also has a lot to offer for people interested in culture and history. The holy Mount Athos should be mentioned first and foremost among all the sights. This is the easternmost of the three most prominent peaks of the peninsula and is a monk's republic that has been autonomously ruled and administered for centuries. Altogether there are 20 monasteries in which about 2000 monks live. The rest of the landscape is practically untouched, which contributes to a special form of calm atmosphere. However, a visit to Athos is reserved exclusively for male visitors over the age of 18 who can demonstrate a spiritual, academic or cultural interest. But there is also a lot to discover away from Athos by renting a car in Chalkidiki. Something like the historical Stageira, which is considered the birthplace of the famous philosopher Aristotle. The remains of the city's ancient fortifications can be traced back to this period. Also worth a visit are the silica mosaics of Olynthos. The same applies to prehistoric finds in the stalactite cave of Petralona. The beaches around Sithonia and Kassandra are ideal for sun-hungry holidaymakers.

Car rental Thessaloniki

Ancient Stageira - Birthplace of Aristotle

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Ancient Stageira - located about 700m northeast of Olympiada

The best destinations for a day trip by rental car in Thessaloniki

The Rotunda of Galerius or the Church of the Rotunda in Thessaloniki, Greece

The Rotunda of Galerius in Thessaloniki, Greece

  • The White Tower
  • The Church of Agios Dimitrios
  • The Monument of Alexander The Great
  • The Ladadika District
  • The Rotunda

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
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318 Experiences of our customers in Thessaloniki

Rating of Lukas A.

“Great service, even partly in German. Very satisfied.”

Rating of Felix P.

“Everything was great. We even got an update. We were picked up from the airport. Expeditious service and very good English...”

Rating of Jürgen G.

“Very friendly contact. Everything in order.”

Rating of Sonja U.

“Everything went without a hitch. The employees were friendly. Very fast processing during pickup and return....”

Rating of Nikolas D.

“Fast and competent service.”

Rating of Dirk I.

“Quite new vehicles in neat and clean handover condition. The return was completely unproblematic, overall highly recommended rental company with relatively large fleet. Any time gladly again.”

Frequently asked questions about car rental booking Thessaloniki

How much does a rental car cost in Thessaloniki?

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Car hire for one day

A rental car for one day in Thessaloniki is available from 7 $. 

Car hire for a week

You can book a rental car for a week in Thessaloniki from as little as 47 $. 

Family car hire in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki in Greece is the perfect vacation destination for a family vacation. You can rent a family car in Thessaloniki from as little as 18 $ per day. 

Convertible car rental in Thessaloniki

The peninsula on which Thessaloniki is located is especially beautiful to explore by convertible. You can book a convertible in Thessaloniki already from 82 $ per day. Drive with your convertible to the most beautiful beaches of Greece.

Where can I pick up a rental car in Thessaloniki?

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Thessaloniki has various pick up locations available for car rental. You can pick up the rental car at attractively located stations in the city. 

Car hire booking at Thessaloniki Airport

You also have the option to book a rental car directly at Thessaloniki Airport. This way you are flexible and independent on the road directly upon arrival. At airports you benefit with your rental car from longer opening hours and usually cheaper prices.

Can I pick up a rental car in Thessaloniki and drop it off somewhere else?

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With the one way rental it is easy to pick up your rental car in Thessaloniki and drop it off at another location. This makes it easy to combine several destinations during your vacation in Greece and not necessarily have to return to the starting point. By ferry you can reach the following islands from Thessaloniki:

The South Aegean can be ideally combined with a starting stay in Thessaloniki. Simply drop off your rental car flexibly and independently at another location.

What to consider when returning the car rental in Thessaloniki?

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Allow enough buffer time

Plan enough buffer time for the return of the rental car.

Fill up the rental car

Depending on the selected refueling regulation, you must fill up the rental car accordingly. In principle, we recommend you always the fair tank regulation full/full. With this you return the rented car with the same fuel level as you picked it up. In practice, however, it can be, contrary to the name suggests, also a half tank load. In fact, the only decisive factor here is the same tank level between pickup and return. 

Rental car to be examined

After you have parked the rental car on the area of the car rental company, an employee of the car rental company will compare the condition of the rental car with the time of pickup. If the condition of the rental car matches the condition of the rental, the retained deposit will be fully refunded to you. You can also protect yourself from any costs in the event of damage by taking out comprehensive insurance with no deductible. 

Return of the rental car outside the opening hours

The return of the rental car can also easily be done outside the opening hours. Simply deposit the vehicle key in a safe or mailbox provided for this purpose. 

Can I book a rental car in Thessaloniki without a credit card?

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  • Payment on the spot with EC card
  • Paypal
  • PayDirect
  • SEPA direct debit
  • Invoice
  • Amazon Pay


In this case, the deposit is paid either in cash or by EC card on site. 

Can I cancel a rental car free of charge?

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You can cancel any booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the rental. So if your travel plans change at short notice, you are on the safe side and still benefit from the low prices of an early booking. Please note the opening hours of our service team for cancellations. 

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