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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.
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wheego From£ 2 /day
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wheego From£ 2 /day -
Drive On Holidays From£ 5 /day -
Drive Hellas From£ 6 /day
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Green Motion From£ 4 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 8 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 2 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 7 /day -
Europcar From£ 9 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 3 /day -
Centauro From£ 3 /day -
Volta4u From£ 3 /day
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Green Motion From£ 4 /day -
Sixt From£ 17 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 3 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 3 /day -
Goldcar From£ 5 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 3 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day -
Record Go From£ 8 /day -
Volta4u From£ 10 /day
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wheego From£ 2 /day -
OK Mobility From£ 5 /day -
Payless Car Rental From£ 10 /day
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wheego From£ 3 /day -
Thrifty From£ 11 /day
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Green Motion From£ 4 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 8 /day -
Thrifty From£ 16 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 3 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 4 /day -
Volta4u From£ 4 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 3 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 4 /day -
Record Go From£ 4 /day
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Green Motion From£ 4 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 3 /day -
Volta4u From£ 4 /day -
Green Motion From£ 4 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 3 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 7 /day -
Goldcar From£ 8 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 12 /day -
Alamo From£ 14 /day
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wheego From£ 3 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 11 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 4 /day -
SKG Rent A Car From£ 8 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 5 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 4 /day -
Drive On Holidays From£ 6 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 7 /day
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Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd From£ 4 /day -
Volta4u From£ 10 /day -
wheego From£ 10 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day -
SKG Rent A Car From£ 13 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 4 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 5 /day -
Centauro From£ 5 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 4 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 6 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 6 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 28 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day -
Abbycar From£ 11 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 27 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 6 /day -
Alamo From£ 16 /day -
Enterprise From£ 16 /day
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Green Motion From£ 8 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 14 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 60 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 6 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 9 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 6 /day -
Green Motion From£ 8 /day -
Drive Hellas From£ 9 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 7 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 7 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 7 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 10 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 10 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 25 /day -
wheego From£ 31 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 13 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 19 /day -
Enterprise From£ 24 /day -
Alamo From£ 30 /day
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Goldcar From£ 14 /day -
Autounion Car Rental From£ 20 /day -
Alamo From£ 26 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 15 /day
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Centauro From£ 12 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 16 /day -
Europcar From£ 28 /day
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Alamo From£ 26 /day -
Sixt From£ 26 /day -
Thrifty From£ 36 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 16 /day -
Drive On Holidays From£ 22 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 24 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 19 /day
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Alamo From£ 26 /day
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Europcar From£ 21 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 76 /day
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Goldcar From£ 23 /day -
Autounion Car Rental From£ 52 /day -
Green Motion From£ 54 /day
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Alamo From£ 27 /day -
Enterprise From£ 34 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 35 /day
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Europcar From£ 19 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 21 /day
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Avis From£ 22 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 21 /day
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Avis From£ 22 /day
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Europcar From£ 39 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 22 /day
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Green Motion From£ 39 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 23 /day -
Autounion Car Rental From£ 62 /day -
Volta4u From£ 62 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 10 /day -
SurPrice car rentals From£ 13 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 11 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 14 /day
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Europcar From£ 11 /day -
Sixt From£ 14 /day -
Abbycar From£ 15 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 12 /day
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Sixt From£ 17 /day -
Yours Carrental From£ 28 /day
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Europcar From£ 13 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 18 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 14 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 16 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 16 /day -
Drive On Holidays From£ 22 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 24 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 36 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 58 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 114 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 19 /day -
Volta4u From£ 32 /day -
Green Motion From£ 49 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 19 /day -
Volta4u From£ 27 /day -
Abbycar From£ 34 /day
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Alamo From£ 37 /day -
Enterprise From£ 40 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 44 /day
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Carwiz rent a car From£ 21 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 25 /day -
Europcar From£ 36 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 21 /day -
Volta4u From£ 33 /day -
Abbycar From£ 41 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 37 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 91 /day
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Europcar From£ 9 /day -
Volta4u From£ 19 /day -
wheego From£ 25 /day
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Exer Rent A Car From£ 9 /day -
Hertz From£ 41 /day -
Avis From£ 84 /day
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wheego From£ 30 /day -
Volta4u From£ 33 /day
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Volta4u From£ 26 /day
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Volta4u From£ 29 /day
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Hertz From£ 46 /day -
Avis From£ 89 /day
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Hertz From£ 78 /day
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Hertz From£ 78 /day
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Exer Rent A Car From£ 118 /day
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SurPrice car rentals From£ 5 /day -
Green Motion From£ 9 /day
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Goldcar From£ 5 /day -
OK Mobility From£ 7 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 11 /day
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Exer Rent A Car From£ 8 /day -
Autounion Car Rental From£ 13 /day -
Budget From£ 19 /day
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Centauro From£ 5 /day -
Carwiz rent a car From£ 6 /day -
Thrifty From£ 14 /day
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Centauro From£ 5 /day
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Exer Rent A Car From£ 12 /day
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Goldcar From£ 6 /day -
Europcar From£ 13 /day
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Goldcar From£ 6 /day -
Exer Rent A Car From£ 8 /day -
Autounion Car Rental From£ 12 /day
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Autounion Car Rental From£ 14 /day -
Volta4u From£ 23 /day -
Europcar From£ 35 /day
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Europcar From£ 10 /day
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Europcar From£ 10 /day -
Hertz From£ 15 /day
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Enterprise From£ 22 /day -
Alamo From£ 55 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 62 /day
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Enterprise From£ 17 /day -
Alamo From£ 35 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 48 /day
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Hertz From£ 19 /day
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Hertz From£ 23 /day
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Avis From£ 19 /day
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Enterprise From£ 20 /day -
Alamo From£ 35 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 55 /day
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Enterprise From£ 23 /day -
Alamo From£ 49 /day -
National Car Rental From£ 69 /day
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.
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Enterprise
From£ 10 / day -
Abbycar
From£ 5 / day -
Avis
From£ 12 / day -
Autounion Car Rental
From£ 8 / day -
Hertz
From£ 10 / day -
Drive On Holidays
From£ 5 / day
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Athens - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?
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Athens Guide
Car Hire
Often regarded as the birthplace of western civilisation, Athens is one of the world’s most inspiring destinations. From ancient sites like the incredible Acropolis, to modern marvels like the 2004 Olympic base, the capital of Greece is bursting with a smorgasbord of tourist treats. The historic districts that rest at the foot of the Acropolis are now pedestrianised to help preserve the significance of Athens’ ancient culture. Nevertheless, car rental in Athens is important for discovering the many historic sites around this sprawling, cosmopolitan city.
Who to Book With
When holidaying in Athens, tourists will find plenty of vehicle rental agencies. Budget and Avis are two of the largest rent-a-car firms within the city centre, but there are also offices near the ferry port. The downtown area also boasts a number of local operators, including Avanti SA and AUTORENT Athens. It is more convenient to book online prior to landing in Athens.
Best Time to Go
The in-between seasons of spring and autumn are commonly regarded as the best times to visit Athens, as the climate is perfect for sightseeing and exploring. However, if you are looking to save money, avoid the crowds, and still enjoy an ancient Athens getaway, head into the city during the winter months of December, January and February. Rentals tend to be cheaper during this period, as does hotel accommodation.
Need to Know Essentials
Athens visitors will need several important documents to rent a car:
- A driving license held for at least a year
- A passport or other form of secondary ID
- Proof of reservation
- Original credit card used for booking
Peruse our FAQ's page for more details.
Driving
Even though public transportation improvements and greater ring roads around Athens have eased the city’s traffic problems, driving in the city centre is either prohibited by law or challenging. Roads are often jammed, signs can be confusing, and parking is expensive and limited. As tourists get away from the centre of Athens, the roads, such as Attiki Odos and National Road, are better equipped for local traffic. This makes it relatively easy to get around the outer-areas of Athens by car.
Explore our guide to Greece for more details on driving in Greece.
Transport
Thanks to the 2004 Olympic Games, Athens experienced a major redevelopment of its public transportation system. Since 2001, Athens also implemented an integrated ticket system, which allows commuters to purchase a single, day or weekly ticket to be used on the metro, buses, trams and suburban trolleys. Despite the extensive transportation network within Athens, renting a car is still the best mode of transport for travelling to the outskirts of the Greek capital.
All public transportation requires either a valid ticket or travelcard. Integrated tickets are advised, which can be purchased from tram, train or bus station kiosks and newsstands around Athens. A single intergrated ticket allows travel on any public transport mode for 90 minutes, costing €1.40 per commuter. Be sure to validate tickets at all times, as the penalty for not doing so is 60 times the price of the ticket. Travelcards are available too, giving tourists a 24-hour, week, month, or even year-long pass.
Taxis
Most of the taxis in Athens can be recognised by their bright yellow colour. They are in abundance, and even though traffic can be congested at times, they offer inexpensive services. Rates within the city are different to rates for routes outside Athens proper. Taxi fraud is not as common as it once was, but still occurs. Always ask for the metre. Spiros Taxi Service is a small but reliable taxi company in Athens.
Buses
The Athens Urban Transport Organisation operates the city’s public bus system. For €1, visitors can purchase a 90-minute integrated ticket, allowing for travel across the city with multiple trips. Tourists need to remember that waiting at the bus stop is not enough. You must wave down the bus for it to stop.
Trains
The Athens Metro is an underground train network that operates three separate routes. It is actually one of the more modern and efficient subway systems in Europe, and even boasts plenty of museum-like stations. There is also a suburban railway network inside Athens. It begins at Piraeus and passes through the main station in the city, Larissis. The suburban line is known as Proastiakos.
Trams
Trams may not be as extensive as buses and trains, but they still provide a reasonably inexpensive and valuable transport service for Athens. They run along the coastline of the city, and are operated by the same organisation that runs the train network in Athens, STASY.
Exploring
Athens is certainly a destination that is jam-packed with intriguing sites and entertaining districts. However, with car rental in the Greek capital, visitors can easily explore the many fascinating landmarks located just a few hours by car. Some of these sites are among the world’s most enchanting destinations.
Recommended Drives
Olympia - A spectacular town that shouldn’t be overlooked. It is found in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece, just two hours’ drive from Athens, along Highway 7. The original site of the first Olympic Games is found here, so historical buffs will be enthralled.
Delphi - Among Greece’s most visited attractions. The archaeological site was believed by Ancient Greeks to be the centre of the universe at one time, and therefore the Sanctuary of Apollo and Sanctuary of Athena boast some of the most important ancient ruins of the western world. Delphi is, understandably, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mycenae - Less than an hour’s drive from Athens, and built during the second millennia, Mycenae holds a plethora of interesting historical landmarks, including a magnificent citadel, the Tomb of Aegisthus, and an informative museum. This is certainly one of the more interesting towns within the famous Peloponnese region of Greece.
Practical information
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CurrencyEuro
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Driving directionRight
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City speed limit50 km/h
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Freeway speed limit90 km/h
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LanguageGreek (modern)
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Popular car categoryEconomy
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.
- Enterprise
- Abbycar
- Avis
- Autounion Car Rental
- Hertz
- Drive On Holidays
- Budget
- Thrifty
- Alamo
- Exer Rent A Car
- Drive Hellas
- National Car Rental
- Dollar Rent a Car
- addCarRental
- Payless Car Rental
- GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
- SurPrice car rentals
- Sixt
- wheego
- Green Motion
- Record Go
- Yours Carrental
- Carwiz rent a car
- FireFly Car Rental
- Europcar
- Volta4u
- Global Rent a Car
- Centauro
- Goldcar
- Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
- Zezgo
- InterRent
- Autoclick
- Goldcar Key'n Go
- Your Rent
- Keddy By Europcar
- Viaggiare Rent
- Acropolis Rent a Car
- NÜ Car Rentals
- OK Mobility
- OtoQ
- SKG Rent A Car