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Cheap car rental in Athens
Rent a car in Athens, Greece: compare car hire offers from local rental companies — price, deposit, mileage and fuel policy. Choose your dates to check availability.
Rental offers — Athens
Rental period: Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
Prices apply to the displayed dates and may change. Review the final price and available extras before payment.
Checked: Oct 9, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC
Offers: 12
| Vehicle | Specifications | Per day | Rental total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto | Manual · 4 seats | €5.49 | €16.47 |
| Opel Corsa | Automatic · 5 seats | €7.45 | €22.35 |
| Opel Corsa | Automatic · 5 seats | €7.84 | €23.52 |
| Suzuki Swift | Manual · 5 seats | €7.88 | €23.64 |
| Opel Corsa | Manual · 5 seats | €8.31 | €24.93 |
| Citroen C3 | Automatic · 5 seats | €8.94 | €26.82 |
| Suzuki Baleno | Manual · 5 seats | €9.09 | €27.27 |
| Skoda Scala | Manual · 5 seats | €9.44 | €28.32 |
Athens by car: what to know
You won't need a car to see central Athens, but it is the easiest way to reach the Peloponnese, Delphi and the coast of Attica on your own schedule.
Picking up the car
Athens International Airport (ATH) is at Spata, about 30 km east of the city centre, and is connected to the city by the Attiki Odos toll motorway. Picking up the car at the airport and heading straight out of town avoids driving and parking in central Athens.
Day trips from Athens
The Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion is about an hour and a half along the coast road. Nafplio and ancient Mycenae in the Peloponnese are around two hours away, and Delphi is about two and a half hours. Meteora is better as an overnight trip.
Driving in Athens
The centre has heavy traffic, narrow streets and very little parking, and weekday traffic restrictions apply in the inner ring. Toll motorways are common in Attica, and rental companies usually do not allow cars on ferries to the islands without permission.
Supplier details for the displayed offers
Conditions belong to the individual offer and can change with the vehicle, dates or protection option.
Kia Picanto · €5.49/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Opel Corsa · €7.45/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Opel Corsa · €7.84/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Suzuki Swift · €7.88/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Opel Corsa · €8.31/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Citroen C3 · €8.94/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Suzuki Baleno · €9.09/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Skoda Scala · €9.44/day
- Pick-up location
- Athens
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Unlimited
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Driving documents
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
Car rental in Athens: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a car in Athens?
For Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026, the cheapest of 12 offers we found in Athens costs €5.49 per day. Prices change with dates, car class and protection option, so choose your dates above to see the current price.
Can I rent a car at Athens airport?
Athens airport (ATH) is covered by our search. Check the pick-up address in each offer: some rental companies have a desk in the terminal, others meet you at arrivals or deliver the car.
How can I find a cheap car rental in Athens?
Compare the total price for your dates rather than the daily rate, check the deposit, mileage limit and fuel policy, and book a smaller car class early. The same car can cost differently at different rental companies in Athens.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Athens?
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
