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Car hire Athens

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Car hire Athens

EasyTerra Car Hire Athens is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies so as a customer you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in Athens

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Athens

Car rental offers in Athens

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Athens.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Athens

Below are the car rental companies in Athens with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Thrifty

    9.4 (5438)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Budget

    9.3 (9604)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Enterprise

    9.2 (1921)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Alamo

    8.8 (8619)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Drive Hellas

    8.7 (278)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    8.4 (542)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Abbycar

    8.3 (696)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Volta4u

    8.2 (78)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.2 (4314)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Exer Rent A Car

    8.2 (195)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Hertz

    8.2 (6852)
    From £ 14 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Sixt

    8.1 (3316)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Drive On Holidays

    8.1 (1244)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Payless Car Rental

    7.9 (488)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Centauro

    7.8 (4936)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Avis

    7.7 (5940)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Autounion Car Rental

    7.7 (126)
    From £ 9 / day
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.6 (761)
    No rates available
  • Yours Carrental

    7.6 (115)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Green Motion

    7.4 (1887)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Goldcar

    7.3 (5469)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Record Go

    7.3 (1558)
    From £ 5 / day
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7.3 (471)
    From £ 5 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Europcar

    6.9 (8061)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    6.5 (140)
    No rates available
  • Viaggiare Rent

    7.2 (98)
    No rates available
  • Acropolis Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    7.2 (103)
    No rates available
  • wheego

    7.7 (24)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Autoclick

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    No rates available
  • NÜ Car Rentals

    7.6 (20)
    No rates available
  • addCarRental

    7.3 (104)
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.5 (5827)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Athens

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Athens

EasyTerra Car Hire Athens compares prices of car hire companies at the following locations:

71 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue
Sidirokastrou 9

Location information for Athens

Introduction

Athens is the capital city of Greece and is one of the world´s oldest cities. It's well know history goes back some 3,000 years. The relics from ancient times are the main tourist attractions of the city with the Acropolis of Athens being the number one favorite. Athens also has a very vibrant nightlife, each district has its own unique atmosphere.

Population

The city itself has almost 800,000 inhabitants, but in the entire urban area around Athens there are approximately 4 million people.

Location

Athens lies in the southeast of the Greek mainland and is surrounded by mountains, Mount Aegaleo to the west, Mount Parintha to the east, Mount Pentelli to the northeast and the highest of all, Mount Hymettus (1453 m) to the east. Due to its sheltered location, the city frequently suffers from air pollution, which, however, has been drastically reduced because of measures taken by the government.

Economy

Athens is not only the cultural and political heart of Greece but also the majority of the economic activities are concentrated in and around the capital. Important sectors are the textile, chemical, paper and leather processing industry, there are also some machine building businesses.The port of Piraeus is also the most important in Greece, moreover the service provision sector has expanded enormously in recent years.

The 2004 Summer Olympic Games was a great stimulation for the local economy, not only by the construction of stadiums and accommodation, but also by the strong improvements of the infrastructure.

Airports

The Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport lies 27 kilometers east of the city. The airport was constructed for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, it is very modern and serves as an important hub between the Balkan and the Middle East. 

Public transport

The subway of Athens (of which the first lines were inaugurated in 2000) has been an important improvement for public transport in the Greek capital. The subway network is continuously being expanded, the extension of the lines is convenient for tourists as the city center (Syntagma station) is now connected to the nightlife areas Psyrri (Monastiraki station) and Gazi (Kerameikos station).

A street car line runs to the suburbs, south of the city, the line will eventually be extended to the port of Piraeus.

Furthermore there is an extensive bus network, consisting of both yellow trolley and blue regular buses. This means of transport, can however, be slow because of traffic jams in the city center.

Traffic and parking

Athens is notorious for its troubled traffic situation downtown. Regulation states that on even days the entrance to the city is restricted to cars with number plates ending with an even number, on odd days this is the case for cars with number plates ending with an odd number. Many Greek have solved this problem by purchasing a second car.

It is not recommended to drive in the city center, it is not only hard to know ones way about but also finding a parking space is a true challenge.

Hotels

Athens has no lack of hotels, you can find accommodation in all categories. The Greeks have their own system for classification of hotels, from A to C with sub categories in between. This is quite confusing and is not always a good indication for price/quality relationship, it might happen that a C category hotel will be better (and cheaper) than a B category hotel.

It is strongly recommended to book your hotel well in advance, practically the entire year, but especially in the summer months.

External sources

For more information about Athens, we recommend Google and the following sources:

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Greek (modern)
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Hire the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Hire at this location?
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Drive Hellas
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • Abbycar
  • Volta4u
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Exer Rent A Car
  • Hertz
  • National Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • Drive On Holidays
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Centauro
  • Avis
  • Autounion Car Rental
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Yours Carrental
  • Green Motion
  • Goldcar
  • Record Go
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Viaggiare Rent
  • Acropolis Rent a Car
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • wheego
  • Autoclick
  • Your Rent
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • addCarRental
  • InterRent
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