Car Rental in Athens (Downtown)

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Downtown, Athens, Greece
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Lets Drive
€6.53 per day
Economy
Peugeot 108 or similar
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Yours Car Rental
€7.37 per day
Mini Elite
Smart ForFour or similar
Smart ForFour
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
€9.11 per day
Compact
Citroen C3 or similar
Citroen C3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
€11.14 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate SUV
Dacia Duster or similar
Dacia Duster
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
€14.16 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Auris or similar
Toyota Auris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avance
€16.75 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
€18.95 per day
Compact Elite
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
€20.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:37 AM on 3/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Greek
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+30
Average car rental price
€13 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.7 / 10
Average gas price
€1.80 per liter or €6.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.70 per liter or €6.44 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.90 per liter or €7.19 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Athens Train Station from €21.66 per day
    2.9 km / 1.8 miles away
  2. Piraeus Port from €8.99 per day
    8.1 km / 5 miles away
  3. Athens Port from €5.27 per day
    8.9 km / 5.5 miles away
  4. Athens Airport from €1.88 per day
    19.1 km / 11.9 miles away
  5. Syros Airport from €19.65 per day
    123.3 km / 76.6 miles away
  6. Skyros Island National Airport from €20.94 per day
    129 km / 80.2 miles away
  7. Skiathos Port from €13.18 per day
    134.7 km / 83.7 miles away
  8. Skiathos Airport from €12.46 per day
    136 km / 84.5 miles away
  9. Mykonos Port from €10.66 per day
    151.9 km / 94.4 miles away
  10. Mykonos Airport from €10.66 per day
    154.2 km / 95.8 miles away
  11. Milos Airport from €11.81 per day
    156 km / 96.9 miles away
  12. Paros Port from €8.09 per day
    158.9 km / 98.7 miles away
  13. Volos Airport from €11.71 per day
    161.3 km / 100.2 miles away
  14. Paros Airport from €8.09 per day
    162.9 km / 101.2 miles away
  15. Naxos Airport from €8.78 per day
    174.9 km / 108.7 miles away
  16. Kalamata Airport from €8.10 per day
    180.5 km / 112.2 miles away
  17. Chios Airport from €11.23 per day
    214.9 km / 133.5 miles away
  18. Santorini Port from €21.07 per day
    231.5 km / 143.8 miles away
  19. Santorini Airport from €3.34 per day
    233.3 km / 145 miles away
  20. Zakynthos Airport from €5.39 per day
    251 km / 156 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Athens (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Athens (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Athens (Downtown)
€17.56
January
€19.46
February
€19.87
March
€25.40
April
€28.69
May
€36.63
June
€59.62
July
€57.15
August
€32.61
September
€25.26
October
€23.78
November
€24.80
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Athens (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average €17.56 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average €59.62 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Athens (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 7 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Athens (Downtown)
5
January
5
February
4
March
5
April
6
May
4
June
7
July
7
August
5
September
5
October
4
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Athens (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Athens (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Athens (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
49%
January
41%
February
79%
March
100%
April
132%
May
130%
June
115%
July
137%
August
144%
September
128%
October
69%
November
76%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Avance, Carwiz, Yours Car Rental, Selecta rent a car, WheeGo
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price €7 per day
Cheapest supplier Lets Drive

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avance Citroen C3 5 2 Small cars
Avance Peugeot 108 5 1 Small cars
Avance Skoda Citigo 2 1 Small cars
Yours Car Rental Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
Avance Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Avance Renault Clio 5 1 Small cars
WheeGo Renault Twingo 5 1 Small cars
Avance Peugeot 2008 4 2 Medium cars
Carwiz Fiat Panda 4 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Golf
11/28/24
Took the car for a day trip to Corinth. Only challenge was parking in Athens when we returned because we took the car to the airport the next day.
Israel
Hyundai i20
5/20/24
Tha menalon trail was great!
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i20
12/1/23
We were here for rock climbing and it was amazing
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Aygo
10/13/23
Photo 1 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23) Photo 2 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23) Photo 3 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23) Photo 4 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23) Photo 5 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23) Photo 6 by Christopher F. about renting a Toyota Aygo in Athens (10/13/23)
Netherlands
Toyota Auris
4/12/23
Had a pleasant trip in the Greek villages and small towns like Arachova and Delphi
Canada
Toyota Auris
7/25/22
Photo by Harvey B. about renting a Toyota Auris in Athens (7/25/22)

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Modi Rent
6.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
27
Average daily price
€13.01
Lowest daily price
€6.53
Total cars available
572

Top 27 suppliers in Athens (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9 / 67 reviews
+302109220171
Syngrou Avenue 11/Lempesi 117 43 Athens
€9 - €72
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Avance
Avance
Exceptional 9 / 316 reviews
+302109011300
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 40-42, Athina 117 42
€11 - €126
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.9 / 15 reviews
+302111084400
Hertz, Athens 25 Syngrou Ave. Station
€16 - €221
Yours Car Rental
Yours Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 65 reviews
+302111875502
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 45, Athina 117 43, Greece
€7 - €59
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 26 reviews
+302111084407
Hertz, Athens 25 Syngrou Ave. Station
€12 - €95
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 33 reviews
+302103499030
11855, Sidirokastrou 9, Athens
€10 - €142
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Selecta rent a car
Selecta rent a car
Very good 8.7 / 28 reviews
+302110161250 / +306970121251
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 26 Athina 117 42
€35 - €297
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
WheeGo
WheeGo
Very good 8.6 / 43 reviews
+302110161250 / +306970121251
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 26, Athina 117 42, Athina 117 42
€49 - €390
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Dirent a car Greece
Dirent a car Greece
Very good 8.5 / 4 reviews
+302109213645
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 40-42, Athina 117 42
€49 - €390
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 11 reviews
+302111903000
Athens city, Leoforos Athinon 71.
€23 - €656
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+302111903000
Leoforos Athinon 71, 10447, Athens
€23 - €553
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 17:00
Tue:
09:00 - 17:00
Wed:
09:00 - 17:00
Thu:
09:00 - 17:00
Fri:
09:00 - 17:00
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8.4 / 63 reviews
+302109217086
Syggrou Avenue 37
€11 - €115
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Autocandia
Autocandia
Very good 8.4 / 3 reviews
+302106020162
194 00, 7 Km Peanias-Markopoulou Road, Athens
€11 - €115
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Autounion
Autounion
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
+302109221192
79, Syngrou Andrea Avenue 117 45
€8 - €21
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
07:30 - 21:00
Sun:
07:30 - 21:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
+302109214771
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 23, Athina 117 43
€11 - €65
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
H-Lead Hospitality
H-Lead Hospitality
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+306988282173
Kallirois 15 Athens
€11 - €65
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 20:00
Tue:
08:30 - 20:00
Wed:
08:30 - 20:00
Thu:
08:30 - 20:00
Fri:
08:30 - 20:00
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08:30 - 20:00
Sun:
08:30 - 20:00
Surprice
Surprice
Very good 8.1 / 21 reviews
+302109400361
16 Syggrou Avenue
€11 - €65
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
AddCar
AddCar
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
+302109933418 / +306980095225
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 36 Athens
€11 - €65
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 21:00
Tue:
09:00 - 21:00
Wed:
09:00 - 21:00
Thu:
09:00 - 21:00
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09:00 - 21:00
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09:00 - 21:00
Sun:
09:00 - 21:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+3021032249517
23, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, 11743, Greece
€16 - €94
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Alma Car Hire
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8 / 54 reviews
+302109249000 / +306983365960
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22 And Lempesi Str, 117 42 Athina
€10 - €29
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
Fri:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Lets Drive
Lets Drive
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
+302109217086
Syggrou Avenue 37
€7 - €72
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.5 / 1 review
+5491152599877 / +541152630917
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 43, Athina 117 43, Greece
€7 - €72
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:30
Tue:
08:00 - 21:30
Wed:
08:00 - 21:30
Thu:
08:00 - 21:30
Fri:
08:00 - 21:30
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+302111903000
Leoforos Syggrou 28 Athens
€7 - €72
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 20:30
Tue:
08:30 - 20:30
Wed:
08:30 - 20:30
Thu:
08:30 - 20:30
Fri:
08:30 - 20:30
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08:30 - 20:30
Sun:
08:30 - 20:30
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+302109249000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22, Athina 117 42
€62 - €109
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Idea Mobility
Idea Mobility
Average 7.4 / 1 review
+302111875502 / +302109249000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 45, Athina 117 43
€62 - €109
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.2 / 31 reviews
+302109248000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 29, Athina 117 43
€8 - €155
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 21:00
Tue:
08:00 - 21:00
Wed:
08:00 - 21:00
Thu:
08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
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08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Modi Rent
Modi Rent
Below average 6.8 / 14 reviews
+302120002005
Alikarnassou 14, Nea Smirni
€30 - €154
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 19:00
Tue:
09:00 - 19:00
Wed:
09:00 - 19:00
Thu:
09:00 - 19:00
Fri:
09:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 17:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 18, 2025
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Yefim
Mar 18, 2025
Great prices and filter features
Great prices and filter features, easy cancellation possible if better deal found.
Markus Tyl
Mar 18, 2025
Easy and fast
Site was easy to understand and follow. Fast rental with many options.
The Brown's
Mar 18, 2025
Car Hire at gatwick
Ease of use and got what I expected
Richard Miskimmin
Mar 18, 2025
I have booked with you before and there…
I have booked with you before and there are some good deals and the car renters don't hassle you to buy extras.
Mr French
Mar 18, 2025
easy and trusteble
easy and trusteble
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Mar 18, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Tommy Jönsson
Mar 18, 2025
FAST AND SIMPLE
FAST AND SIMPLE
ELIAS AZIZ
Mar 18, 2025
Nice and easy
Competitive deal, easy to book and partial payment all very much what I was looking for. Good Reviews, which swayed it in the end, not prepared to take the risk with some others who were less well regarded for the sake of a few pounds.
Philip Davy
Mar 18, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book, great price
MARIA PAOLA SERRA
Mar 18, 2025
Welcome
Very helpful and explained everything about the car hire. Receptionist was very pleasant. Easy to collect and return the car.
Mary Grubb
Mar 18, 2025
Superb pricing and ease of booking
Superb pricing and ease of booking
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Mar 18, 2025
Easy to use website
Easy to use website, best price available
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Mar 18, 2025
Booking process
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Mar 18, 2025
Quick
Quick, simple, decent prices
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Mar 18, 2025
Easy and straightforward
Easy and straightforward. No issues at all
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