Cheap Car Hire in Athens from £4

To hire a small car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £17/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Athens, Greece (~£10/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£33/day). In fact, December is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a small car saves you 50% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £34/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Athens, Greece (~£20/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£65/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a medium car is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £74/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Athens, Greece (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£120/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a large car is 55% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £35/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Athens, Greece (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£62/day). In fact, March is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Athens, Greece (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£113/day). In fact, February is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a van is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Athens van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £73/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Athens, Greece (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£149/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a pickup truck is 54% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £91/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Athens, Greece (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£142/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a luxury car is 64% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Athens, Greece, you would pay an average price of £46/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Athens, Greece (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£69/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Athens. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Athens, hiring a convertible is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Athens?

  UK citizens who want to hire a car in Athens must be at least 21 years old. You will also need to have a full UK driving licence or an International Driver’s Permit before you can hire cars in Athens. When driving in Greece, you should keep these documents with you. You should also take your passport and credit/debit card when you go to collect your Athens car hire. Drivers under 25 may also have to pay additional fees for hire cars or for unique vehicles, such as luxury car hire in Athens.

• What are the rules for driving in Athens?

  When you hire a car in Athens, you will have to drive on the right-hand side of the road. You will also need to get used to reading speed limit signs in kph rather than mph. If you are driving hire cars in Athens city centre or other urban areas, the speed limit is 50 kph (31 mph). Meanwhile, in rural areas, the speed limit is set at 90 kph (56 mph). On motorways in Greece, speed limits reach 130 kph (80.7 mph). Driving while drunk is illegal in Greece, and the legal blood alcohol level is 0.05%.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Athens?

  Car hire in Athens is a great option, especially if you want to explore further afield or take day trips out of the city. Athens city centre has many narrow historical streets which are not suitable for parking or driving. However, historical sites, like the Acropolis, can be reached by car. If you plan to use your car hire in Athens, choose a compact model, to avoid difficulty when driving through tight spaces or parking. Athens is also connected to the coast by main roads like the 91 and the 56. An SUV or economy car hire are good options if you’re planning to take some longer drives and explore scenic areas like the Port of Piraeus or Kalamaki Beach.

• Where are the best places to park in Athens?

  Although visitors will find parking areas in the city centre, it is generally best to avoid central areas whilst driving your Athens car hire. Parking is generally quite affordable in Athens, but the crowds and heavy traffic make finding a space in city car parks challenging. There is also a shortage of roadside parking in Athens residential areas; however, Athens has a well-maintained public transport network that visitors can use. To make the most of cheap car hire in Athens, consider parking slightly further out of the centre, in areas like Neos Kosmos or Kypseli. These areas are located conveniently close to metro stops on central lines and have plenty of free places where you can safely leave hire cars.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £14/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for £6/day from Provider's pick, booked on Dec. 16.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Athens?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Athens from the following companies over the past two weeks: ADDCAR RENTAL (£4/day), Centauro (£4/day), and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£4/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Athens?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Wheego (10.0 rating), Caldera (10.0 rating) and ADDCAR RENTAL (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Athens.

• What are petrol prices like in Athens?

  The average price of petrol in Athens is £1.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £68 and £99 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Goldcar Rental SP?

  Goldcar Rental SP is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Athens. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £74 per week.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Athens for the best price?

  Booking early can save you upwards of 68% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Athens.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Athens?

  Yes, hiring a vehicle in Athens for a month is certainly possible.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Athens for a month?

  The monthly cost of a car hire in Athens is £316 (£11/day) on average.

• How much is a car hire in Athens for a weekend?

  Car hire prices in Athens are typically £29 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to £29. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in January to be on average £23 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Athens?

  The most popular car to hire while in Athens is the Citroen C3, which is a Compact vehicle.