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Car hire Athens

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Car hire Athens

Ecarz.co.uk Athens is an independent car hire comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car hire companies. As a customer, you can always book your hire car through us at a competitive rate.

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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Mini
Economy
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Intermediate
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Full-size
Luxury
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Convertible
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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.

  • Thrifty

    9.4 (5438)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Budget

    9.3 (9604)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Enterprise

    9.2 (1921)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Alamo

    8.8 (8619)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Drive Hellas

    8.7 (278)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    8.4 (542)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Abbycar

    8.3 (696)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Volta4u

    8.2 (78)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.2 (4314)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Exer Rent A Car

    8.2 (195)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Hertz

    8.2 (6852)
    From £ 13 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Sixt

    8.1 (3316)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Drive On Holidays

    8.1 (1244)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Payless Car Rental

    7.9 (488)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Centauro

    7.8 (4936)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Avis

    7.7 (5940)
    From £ 12 / day
  • Autounion Car Rental

    7.7 (126)
    From £ 7 / day
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car

    7.6 (761)
    No rates available
  • Yours Carrental

    7.6 (115)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Green Motion

    7.4 (1887)
    From £ 4 / day
  • Goldcar

    7.3 (5469)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Record Go

    7.3 (1558)
    From £ 4 / day
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7.3 (471)
    From £ 4 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Europcar

    6.9 (8061)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    6.5 (140)
    No rates available
  • Viaggiare Rent

    7.2 (98)
    No rates available
  • Acropolis Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    7.2 (103)
    No rates available
  • wheego

    7.7 (24)
    From £ 6 / day
  • Autoclick

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    No rates available
  • NÜ Car Rentals

    7.6 (20)
    No rates available
  • addCarRental

    7.3 (104)
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.5 (5827)
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Athens

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Athens

Available locations in Athens:

Athens Airport
71 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue
Sidirokastrou 9

Location information for Athens

Athens is the largest and capital city of Greece. The city with its recorded history, lines with the oldest existing cities of the world. With this, and the fact of the city's beauty, Athens has become a must see destination. The city houses a great deal of history in the forms of establishments, artifacts, and especially its culture. The city is home to notable and world prominent landmarks and has been site for notable world events. The city can best be viewed through cheap car hire at Athens.

Athens is home to the Acropolis, a World Heritage Site, which dates back from 510 BC. The area is located on an elevated region amid the modern city. It is arguably the most important Mediterranean archeological site, holding place for the magnificent Parthenon, Propylaia, Erechtheion and the ruins of the Ancient Theatre of Dionysus. Drive your budget car rental to the Acropolis and see the magnificence of Athena's Parthenon (the Greek Goddess Athena's temple), the monumental Propylaia (gateway to Acropolis), the brilliance of the Erechtheion (an ancient Greek temple from the 421 to 407 BC) and the historic Theatre of Dionysus (once a home of the many firsts in the art of theatrics).

You may also take your car rental to the National Archaeological Museum where antiquities from Mycenae and frescoes from Santorini can be found. Close to this intriguing museum is the site of the first ever Olympic games—the Panathenaic Stadium. Many other landmarks can be found in Athens including the Hadrian's Roman Arch, the Temple of Zeus ruins, the Ancient Agora, and many other museums and attractions.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Greek (modern)
  • Popular car category
    Economy

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.

Is Ecarz.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Ecarz.co.uk at this location?
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  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Drive Hellas
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • Abbycar
  • Volta4u
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Exer Rent A Car
  • Hertz
  • National Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • Drive On Holidays
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Centauro
  • Avis
  • Autounion Car Rental
  • GLOBAL Rent-a-Car
  • Yours Carrental
  • Green Motion
  • Goldcar
  • Record Go
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Viaggiare Rent
  • Acropolis Rent a Car
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • wheego
  • Autoclick
  • Your Rent
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • addCarRental
  • InterRent
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