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
£3.68 per day
Economy
Seat Ibiza or comparable
Seat Ibiza
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
WheeGo
£4.69 per day
Mini Elite
Smart ForFour or comparable
Smart ForFour
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£6.86 per day
Compact
Peugeot 208 or comparable
Peugeot 208
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Yours Car Rental
£6.91 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Compact Elite
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
Volkswagen Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Selecta rent a car
£9.95 per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or comparable
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
£11.36 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Auris or comparable
Toyota Auris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avance
£12.69 per day
Standard SUV
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£14.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:44 on 10/03/2025. 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
£9 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
£1.52 per litre or £5.75 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.43 per litre or £5.43 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.60 per litre or £6.07 per gallon

Top 20 locations near City Centre

  1. Athens Airport starting at £1.88 per day
    19.1 km / 11.9 miles
  2. Skiathos Port starting at £13.12 per day
    134.7 km / 83.7 miles
  3. Mykonos Port starting at £11.56 per day
    151.9 km / 94.4 miles
  4. Mykonos Airport starting at £9.69 per day
    154.2 km / 95.8 miles
  5. Kalamata Airport starting at £7.64 per day
    180.5 km / 112.2 miles
  6. Santorini Airport starting at £3.62 per day
    233.3 km / 145 miles
  7. Zakynthos Airport starting at £4.21 per day
    251 km / 156 miles
  8. Kefalonia Sami Port starting at £7.44 per day
    271.6 km / 168.8 miles
  9. Preveza Airport starting at £2.00 per day
    279.3 km / 173.5 miles
  10. Kefalonia Fiskardo Port starting at £10.59 per day
    281 km / 174.6 miles
  11. Kefalonia Airport starting at £2.95 per day
    283.3 km / 176 miles
  12. Kefalonia Lixouri Port starting at £7.50 per day
    289.1 km / 179.6 miles
  13. Kefalonia Xi Beach starting at £9.77 per day
    290.9 km / 180.8 miles
  14. Thessaloniki Airport starting at £1.83 per day
    291.3 km / 181 miles
  15. Kos Airport starting at £7.39 per day
    324.4 km / 201.6 miles
  16. Corfu Airport starting at £3.09 per day
    377.5 km / 234.6 miles
  17. Corfu Port starting at £4.97 per day
    378.8 km / 235.4 miles
  18. Rhodes Airport starting at £4.27 per day
    423.1 km / 262.9 miles
  19. Hotel Golden Odyssey starting at £21.33 per day
    436 km / 270.9 miles
  20. Holiday Village Rhodes starting at £21.61 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)
£14.77
January
£16.37
February
£16.82
March
£21.37
April
£24.13
May
£30.81
June
£50.53
July
£48.07
August
£27.43
September
£21.25
October
£20.26
November
£20.86
December
The best month to hire a car in Athens (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £14.77 per day. This is 43% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £50.53 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 £4 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
£8.77
Lowest daily price
£3.68
Total cars available
558

Top 27 suppliers in Athens (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9 / 67 reviews
+302109220171
Syngrou Avenue 11/Lempesi 117 43 Athens
£8 - £55
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
£9 - £106
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
£12 - £186
Yours Car Rental
Yours Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 65 reviews
+302111875502
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 45, Athina 117 43, Greece
£6 - £42
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
£10 - £63
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 33 reviews
+302103499030
11855, Sidirokastrou 9, Athens
£9 - £125
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
£7 - £250
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
£4 - £226
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
£4 - £226
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.
£9 - £33
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
£9 - £29
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
£9 - £46
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
£9 - £46
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
£7 - £18
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
£9 - £66
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
£9 - £66
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
£9 - £66
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
£9 - £66
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
£13 - £82
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
£9 - £24
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 7.8 / 2 reviews
+302109217086
Syggrou Avenue 37
£4 - £39
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
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.5 / 1 review
+5491152599877 / +541152630917
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 43, Athina 117 43, Greece
£4 - £39
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
£4 - £39
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
£4 - £39
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
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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
£4 - £39
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
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Average 7.2 / 31 reviews
+302109248000
Leof. Andrea Siggrou 29, Athina 117 43
£6 - £131
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
£23 - £127
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

Our clients highly recommend us

16 Mar 2025
Fun in La Paz Mexico
Car was waiting for us. no hassle at pick up or drop off. Had car for 12 days added 2000 KM to it, returned it dusty and dirty and no hassles or extra cleaning fees. Roads outside lapaz (esp north to Loreta and beyond to Guerro Negre are filled with pot holes)
Steve M
16 Mar 2025
price
good price as always
Jacek Rzepka
16 Mar 2025
Everything is ok
The staff came to pick us up at the airport, they explained everything to us in English. When we brought the car back, they took us back to the airport, which is a 3 minute drive away.
Barbara Skvarca
16 Mar 2025
Very simple to book...terms clearly…
Very simple to book...terms clearly legible and fre cancellation
Sinead
16 Mar 2025
The best beder
The best beder
Michal Krasilinec
16 Mar 2025
Overall good experience
Good price. Car was nearly new, in a very good condition. No fuss rental and return.
Dariusz Jankowski
16 Mar 2025
Easy filters allowing me to select what…
Easy filters allowing me to select what I want not what is being pushed at you. Loved it
Dave
16 Mar 2025
Reliable service
Reliable service. They provided fully detailed information about the rental. My friend booked a car through this service and was not asked for a credit card when leaving a deposit. I assumed the same conditions would apply to me, so I purchased insurance from Discover Cars and opted for no coverage at the same rental agency since the Discover Cars option was cheaper. At the rental agency, I noticed that my booking was slightly different from my friend's, as I didn't have the option to leave a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit card, while he did. It seems something has changed. I had to buy full coverage at the rental agency to rent a car without a credit card. Right before taking the car, I requested the cancellation of the full coverage I bought through Discover Cars. After a short discussion, the support specialist Atena accepted my refund request, and I received the money within minutes. Pay attention to the conditions under which you make the booking—Discover Cars describes everything really well.
Vladimir Klipert
16 Mar 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book. Clear web site
Eran Sharon
16 Mar 2025
excellent experience
excellent experience
Christine
16 Mar 2025
easy booking
Liked the full coverage option. Friend highly recommends Discover Cras.
John Andrew Walker
16 Mar 2025
great price and also website user…
great price and also website user friendly
LUDOVICO MANZELLA
15 Mar 2025
Great value
Great value, great service. Nice clean car, helpful service agent on pick-up/drop-off. Deposit was refunded within a few days.
James P
15 Mar 2025
Couldnt be easier
I just love how easy it is to book and the selection is great.
Van Huddleston
15 Mar 2025
Easy & affordable
Easy, clear, affordable!
Leili Sinaei
15 Mar 2025
Great site with multiple options to…
Great site with multiple options to choose from.
Dushyant Jain

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