Car hire in Thessaloniki

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In the summer season, Thessaloniki airport is one of the main access points to mainland Greece for those wishing to travel by air. Getting around from here by public transport, however, is not always easy: it is better to rent a car to be able to move around freely.

Cheapest offers in Greece

Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at in Greece, to book click here.

€2.00 / per day
Selecta rent a car
€2.27 / per day
Xenos Car Rentals
€3.24 / per day
Goldcar
€2.03 / per day
Xenos Car Rentals
€2.06 / per day
Selecta rent a car
€2.13 / per day
Xenos Car Rentals
€2.19 / per day
Selecta rent a car
€2.21 / per day
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Car rental information in Greece

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Car rental prices in Greece

The prices of car rental at the in Greece 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.

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Best car rental companies in Greece

According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car rental companies in Greece. To compare rates click here.

Rent Car Kefalonia1 location
Outstanding 9.5916 reviews
€30 per day
WeDrive1 location
Outstanding 9.351 reviews
€48–€132 per day
Alamo29 locations
Outstanding 9.11,580 reviews
€11–€90 per day
A2S Car Rental1 location
Outstanding 9.1626 reviews
€49–€115 per day
Cargini16 locations
Outstanding 9.0634 reviews
€3–€98 per day
Avance78 locations
Outstanding 9.06,079 reviews
€9–€217 per day
Autocandia14 locations
Excellent 8.9842 reviews
€11–€52 per day
Autounion124 locations
Excellent 8.93,095 reviews
€7–€534 per day
SIXT20 locations
Excellent 8.9874 reviews
€12–€157 per day
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Travel information

Why rent a car in Thessaloniki

With a rental car you can reach the beaches of the Chalkidiki Peninsula in no time at all

Renting a car at Thessaloniki Airport allows you to explore the fascinating locations in the surroundings or plan an on-the-road itinerary in mainland Greece.

You won’t have to travel far, just a hundred kilometres, to reach Chalkidiki, an area between the peninsulas of Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos that has already developed a thriving tourist industry but is still little known to international tourists.

Driving in the Chalkidiki peninsula means driving through fascinating hilly landscapes, olive groves, green valleys, but also along scenic roads along the coast. It will be a real treat to go in search of the most beautiful beaches in the region!

Further afield, but worth the trip, are The Meteors – about 200 km – a complex of six monasteries scenically perched atop steep hills, and Delphi, a mythical city of ancient Greece.

Car hire at Thessaloniki airport

The most convenient option is to rent a car directly at Thessaloniki Airport, also called Macedonia International Airport. The airport is located in the town of Mikra, about 15 km south of the centre of Thessaloniki.

There are many advantages to booking a car at the airport: there is more choice of car rental companies, you leave as soon as you get off the plane and there are almost certainly English-speaking staff.

There are also offices of car rental companies in the city of Thessaloniki: in some cases they are cheaper, but consider the time and money you will need to travel from the airport to the centre.

Driving in Thessaloniki

For the rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Thessaloniki, see the Driving in Greece page.

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Greece

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Greece.

To reserve a car in Greece a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Greece 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 Greece always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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