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The centre of Athens is easy to get around by public transport, but there are a couple of reasons why it is equally advisable to rent a car.
Firstly, the capital’s transport is not very reliable and it is not uncommon to be stranded because of a strike or to waste time waiting for a late bus or metro.
Renting a car in Athens also allows you to go on day trips outside the capital, plan an on-the-road holiday in mainland Greece, or reach the beaches of the Athenian Riviera in one day. If you want to spend your holiday on a small, not very touristy island, find out before you leave if there is a car rental company on site: otherwise you will have to rent one in Athens and bring it to the island by ferry.
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the airport of Athens, to book click here.
The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Athens varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies at the airport of Athens. To compare rates click here.
Renting a car at Athens Airport is the preferred option for many tourists and is actually the most convenient. It allows you to leave immediately for your destination as soon as you get off the plane, without wasting time.
Other advantages of booking your rental car directly at the airport are the opening hours of the offices, which are generally longer than in city offices, and the certainty of finding English-speaking staff.
Renting a car at the port of Athens is the recommended solution if you are arriving directly in Piraeus or for those who, after a couple of days visiting Athens, want a car in tow to take to a small island with no car rental companies. Booking at the port is generally a little cheaper than renting at the airport.
Driving in the centre of Athens might be scary for those who are not used to big city traffic, but do not discard the idea of renting a car when you are already in the centre of the capital. This is a solution for those who only want to use the car for a portion of their holiday, for example for one or two day trips.
For the rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Athens, see the Driving in Greece page.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Atene.
To reserve a car in Atene a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Atene allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Atene always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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