Car Hire in Athens (Downtown)

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City Centre, Athens, Greece
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat Panda or comparable
Fiat Panda
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Lets Drive
SEK 72.21 per day
Economy
Peugeot 108 or comparable
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Yours Car Rental
SEK 81.50 per day
Mini Elite
Smart ForFour or comparable
Smart ForFour
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
SEK 100.74 per day
Compact
Citroen C3 or comparable
Citroen C3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
SEK 123.18 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate SUV
Dacia Duster or comparable
Dacia Duster
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
SEK 156.58 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Auris or comparable
Toyota Auris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avance
SEK 185.22 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
SEK 209.54 per day
Compact Elite
Audi A3 or comparable
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
SEK 221.60 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:37 on 16/03/2025. 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
Dialing code
+30
Average car hire price
SEK 144 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
8.7 / 10
Average petrol price
SEK 19.84 per litre or SEK 75.09 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
SEK 18.73 per litre or SEK 70.91 per gallon
Highest petrol price
SEK 20.94 per litre or SEK 79.26 per gallon

Top 20 locations near City Centre

  1. Athens Airport starting at SEK 20.79 per day
    19.1 km / 11.9 miles
  2. Skiathos Port starting at SEK 145.74 per day
    134.7 km / 83.7 miles
  3. Mykonos Port starting at SEK 117.88 per day
    151.9 km / 94.4 miles
  4. Mykonos Airport starting at SEK 117.88 per day
    154.2 km / 95.8 miles
  5. Kalamata Airport starting at SEK 89.57 per day
    180.5 km / 112.2 miles
  6. Santorini Airport starting at SEK 36.93 per day
    233.3 km / 145 miles
  7. Zakynthos Airport starting at SEK 59.60 per day
    251 km / 156 miles
  8. Kefalonia Sami Port starting at SEK 97.86 per day
    271.6 km / 168.8 miles
  9. Preveza Airport starting at SEK 25.99 per day
    279.3 km / 173.5 miles
  10. Kefalonia Fiskardo Port starting at SEK 185.66 per day
    281 km / 174.6 miles
  11. Kefalonia Airport starting at SEK 38.81 per day
    283.3 km / 176 miles
  12. Kefalonia Lixouri Port starting at SEK 98.64 per day
    289.1 km / 179.6 miles
  13. Kefalonia Xi Beach starting at SEK 128.38 per day
    290.9 km / 180.8 miles
  14. Thessaloniki Airport starting at SEK 23.00 per day
    291.3 km / 181 miles
  15. Kos Airport starting at SEK 91.23 per day
    324.4 km / 201.6 miles
  16. Corfu Airport starting at SEK 27.53 per day
    377.5 km / 234.6 miles
  17. Corfu Port starting at SEK 65.35 per day
    378.8 km / 235.4 miles
  18. Rhodes Airport starting at SEK 44.34 per day
    423.1 km / 262.9 miles
  19. Hotel Golden Odyssey starting at SEK 280.43 per day
    436 km / 270.9 miles
  20. Holiday Village Rhodes starting at SEK 284.07 per day
    436.9 km / 271.5 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Athens (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Athens (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Athens (Downtown)
SEK 194.17
January
SEK 215.18
February
SEK 221.04
March
SEK 280.87
April
SEK 317.25
May
SEK 405.05
June
SEK 664.24
July
SEK 631.95
August
SEK 360.59
September
SEK 279.32
October
SEK 266.38
November
SEK 274.23
December
The best month to hire a car in Athens (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is SEK 194.17 per day. This is 43% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is SEK 664.24 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Athens (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 7 days, while in March, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire 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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Athens (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Athens (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches in Athens (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
49%
January
41%
February
83%
March
100%
April
132%
May
130%
June
114%
July
137%
August
144%
September
128%
October
67%
November
76%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Avance, Carwiz, Yours Car Rental, Selecta rent a car, WheeGo
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price SEK 72 per day
Cheapest supplier Lets Drive

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency 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
Avance Renault Clio 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Avance Peugeot 2008 4 2 Medium cars
WheeGo Renault Twingo 5 1 Small cars
Carwiz Fiat Panda 4 2 Small cars

Car Hire 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
SEK 143.86
Lowest daily price
SEK 72.21
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
SEK 104 - SEK 795
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
SEK 116 - SEK 1,398
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
SEK 179 - SEK 2,443
Yours Car Rental
Yours Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 65 reviews
+302111875502
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 45, Athina 117 43, Greece
SEK 82 - SEK 650
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
SEK 136 - SEK 1,050
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 33 reviews
+302103499030
11855, Sidirokastrou 9, Athens
SEK 116 - SEK 1,567
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
Selecta rent a car
Selecta rent a car
Very good 8.7 / 28 reviews
+302110161250 / +306970121251
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 26 Athina 117 42
SEK 392 - SEK 3,282
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
SEK 543 - SEK 4,308
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
SEK 543 - SEK 4,308
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.
SEK 255 - SEK 7,254
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
SEK 255 - SEK 6,119
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
SEK 123 - SEK 1,277
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
SEK 123 - SEK 1,277
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
SEK 90 - SEK 236
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
SEK 124 - SEK 718
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
H-Lead Hospitality
H-Lead Hospitality
Very good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+306988282173
Kallirois 15 Athens
SEK 124 - SEK 718
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
Sat:
08:30 - 20:00
Sun:
08:30 - 20:00
Surprice
Surprice
Very good 8.1 / 21 reviews
+302109400361
16 Syggrou Avenue
SEK 124 - SEK 718
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
SEK 124 - SEK 718
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 21:00
Tue:
09:00 - 21:00
Wed:
09:00 - 21:00
Thu:
09:00 - 21:00
Fri:
09:00 - 21:00
Sat:
09:00 - 21:00
Sun:
09:00 - 21:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 5 reviews
+3021032249517
23, Syngrou Avenue, Athens, 11743, Greece
SEK 177 - SEK 1,038
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
Alma Car Hire
Alma Car Hire
Very good 8 / 54 reviews
+302109249000 / +306983365960
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22 And Lempesi Str, 117 42 Athina
SEK 113 - SEK 320
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
Lets Drive
Lets Drive
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
+302109217086
Syggrou Avenue 37
SEK 72 - SEK 799
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
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.5 / 1 review
+5491152599877 / +541152630917
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 43, Athina 117 43, Greece
SEK 72 - SEK 799
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
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+302111903000
Leoforos Syggrou 28 Athens
SEK 72 - SEK 799
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
Sat:
08:30 - 20:30
Sun:
08:30 - 20:30
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+302109249000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 22, Athina 117 42
SEK 689 - SEK 1,204
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
Idea Mobility
Idea Mobility
Average 7.4 / 1 review
+302111875502 / +302109249000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 45, Athina 117 43
SEK 689 - SEK 1,204
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.2 / 31 reviews
+302109248000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 29, Athina 117 43
SEK 86 - SEK 1,718
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
Modi Rent
Modi Rent
Below average 6.8 / 14 reviews
+302120002005
Alikarnassou 14, Nea Smirni
SEK 327 - SEK 1,700
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

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18 Mar 2025
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18 Mar 2025
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18 Mar 2025
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18 Mar 2025
Clear overview
Clear overview with a lot of possibilities and filters.
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17 Mar 2025
Smooth process
Smooth process
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17 Mar 2025
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17 Mar 2025
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Overall a great selection of rental companies and cars, with many options and very good prices compared to other online platforms.
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