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Travel Information
Language
Greek
Currency
EUR
Country code
30
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Step right off the plane and get your rental car at Athens Airport! Explore the culture, history, and atmosphere of one of the world’s most iconic classical cities. Drive your Athens Airport rental car through ancient neighborhoods, visit world-famous landmarks like the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, and the Temple of Zeus, or carve out your own itinerary as you explore this fascinating place.
All the history is breathtaking, but don’t forget to check out the beach! Luckily, there are lots of stunning beaches just a short ride from Athens. With your rental car make sure to visit some of the fishing villages along the way so you can try the local delicacies. On the way back, enjoy some stunning views as the road winds its way through the hills.
Greece has a lot more to offer than just Athens. With a longer-term car rental, you can go on an adventure in nearby Peloponnese or the enigmatic Thessaloniki. Or even visit one of Greece’s lesser-known but equally stunning neighboring countries like Albania or Bulgaria. You can even pick up your rental car at Athens Airport and drop it off in a different city. Start planning your adventure now!
Athens Airport is also known as Diethnís Aeroliménas Athinón and Eleftherios Venizelos.
Find out more about renting a car in Greece in our complete guide.
Top international routes
- London
- Larnaca
- Rome
- Paris
- Istanbul
- Tbilisi
Main airlines
Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, and Olympic Air
Terminals
There are two passenger terminals—Main Terminal and Satellite Terminal. To access the Satellite Terminal you need to take an underground tunnel from the Main Terminal.
Location
Athens Airport is about 30 km (19 miles) east of the center of Athens. Attiki Odos Street, Highway 6, Highway 75, and Leof. Athinon Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
Most are located on the arrivals level of the Main Terminal.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many stores and duty-free shops, cafeterias, snack bars, and traditional Greek food restaurants, ATMs, four bank offices, a pharmacy, an emergency care center, a children’s play area, and baby changing facilities. Baggage storage, open 24/7, is in the arrivals hall next to Gate 1. The airport provides onsite assistance for disabled passengers.
Nearest gas station
BP station is located at 21St Km N.R.Athens-Lavrio, Kropia 194 00. It takes about 12 minutes to reach by car and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Athens Airport.
Popular one-way rentals
- Thessaloniki (520 km / 323 mi)
- Kalamata (269 km / 167 mi)
- Ermioni (200 km / 124 mi)
- Preveza (424 km / 263 mi)
- Lefkada (418 km / 259 mi)
- Mykonos Port (154 km / 96 mi)
- Crete (339 km / 210 mi)
- Syros (177 km / 110 mi)
- Syros Port (157 km / 97 mi)
- Lesvos (430 km / 267 mi)
Airport info
Athens Airport (ATH)
- IATA: ATH
- ICAO: LGAV
- Name: Athens Airport (ATH)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 195,951
- Passengers (per year): 21,737,787
- Distance from City: 12.4 miles / 20 km SE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: 0030 210 353 0001
- Email: airport_info@aia.gr
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When are car rental prices cheapest at Athens Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Athens Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Athens Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Athens Airport is November when prices for an Economy class start from $16.03. You can see that this is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $75.41 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Athens Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 10 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Athens Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Athens Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in November.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldcar | Citroen C1 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Centauro | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Carwiz | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Suzuki Celerio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| ABBYCAR | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Centauro | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Citroen C1 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
FAQ
Are there any charges for collecting a car at midnight or outside of business hours?
Yes, most of the companies charge an out of hours fee for picking up or dropping off the car outside of their normal business hours. This fee varies from 30-50 EUR. When choosing a vehicle on our website, make sure to adjust the correct times and any out of hours fee will be automatically added to the total price.
Is it possible to have the car delivered to our hotel?
Yes, it is possible to have a rental car delivered to your hotel in Athens. Some car rental companies provide hotel delivery if it is within a 30 kilometer of the car rental office. You will likely be cha
Does Full Coverage waive or reduce the deposit?
Full Coverage is provided by DiscoverCars.com. The full deposit will still need to be made when picking up the vehicle.
Can I take the car on a ferry?
Yes, most, but certainly not all, rental companies allow their cars to be taken on ferries. However, you must receive permission ahead of time and will likely be charged an extra fee. Be absolutely sure the rental company allows this in order to avoid potentially large charges.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in Greece?
If you driver's license was issued in the European Union, you do not need an IDP. If your driver's license was issued in another country, you must have an IDP in addition to your license.
How old do I have to be to rent a car at Athens Airport?
Most companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Centauro, though, will rent to drivers that are at least 19. Keep in mind that almost all companies charge an additional fee for drivers under 25.
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
CS
Cyprus
Suzuki Celerio
December 22, 2021
Travellers should visit Acropolis and the new history museum before climbing up to Acropolis. Also the Niarchos national gallery next to Hilton Hotel. Finally walk from Syntagma square to Ermou Street, see the Monastiraki fleet market and proceed to Psyri area and sit in one of its beautiful Cafes. For food return back to Monastiraki area and sit in one of the many restaurants serving kebabs and souvlaki preceded by Greek salad with fetta and olives and of course tomatoes and cucambers and with Greek with extra virgin oil for dressing. Plaka area is also very interesting.
DS
Ireland
Peugeot 308 STW
October 31, 2021
Had a great trip to Greece where I was doing a half Ironman on the Costa Navarino. Hiring a car was perfect as I had lots of stuff including a big bike box, and it gave me flexibility and independence. Greek people are just so friendly, from hotel staff to local restaurants. I will definitely be doing a more substantial trip there in the not too distant future.
GK
Canada
BMW 3 Series
October 15, 2021
Greece is just beautiful, food is inexpensive and so yummy. It's not as expensive as many other European countries. All the younger people speak english. Should definitely be on your bucket list
LR
Italy
Nissan Pixo
October 3, 2021
By car you can go everywhere and stop and go as you like. Greece is beatifull and raods are in perfect condition even on minor mountain track... Just explore and enjoi
SL
Romania
Mercedes Benz Vito
September 22, 2021
I recommend Carwiz!!!
EP
Canada
Fiat Punto
September 6, 2021
Beautiful trip!
AL
Romania
Hyundai i10
July 13, 2021
Tolo, Nafplio beach and citadel, Monemvasia and definitely Elafonisos for the beach.
TM
Israel
Hyundai i10
July 8, 2021
I traveled in southern greece Corinth , Lutraki etc.
DS
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
October 21, 2020
Big city with huge traffic.
JZ
Switzerland
Suzuki Celerio
September 23, 2020
Finding the Carwiz location in Athen on the way back was not easy, otherwise good service & reasonable price
MJ
Czech Republic
Hyundai i30
August 19, 2020
We were traveling around Pelopones penisula to visit interesting places of ancient Greek history. We have no problem with our car or SurPrice rental company. My recomendation
SS
Germany
Fiat Tipo
August 13, 2020
I wouldn't rent a car to visit the city of Athens, since public transport is convenient and affordable (and much less hassle than driving in traffic). On the other hand, we rented a car to drive around Greece, and it was well worth it: long distance trains or coaches are a real pain and a difficult maze to navigate (especially if you don't speak Greek).
RC
Romania
Skoda Citigo
August 4, 2020
In love with whole Greece, and definitely I would recommend to rent a car so that you can see much more.
ND
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
January 16, 2020
Athens itself, of course, doesn't need advertisement. Regarding car rentals, I've always found it very easy and a good option if you want to explore less well-known places outside the cities (For inside the city or travelling from one city to another, public transport is fine).
DI
United Kingdom
Hyundai i30
December 10, 2019
Good Service. Reasonable "turnaround" time.
JA
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
October 12, 2019
Don't rent a car if you are only visiting Athens, but if you are going further afield it is almost essential. We toured the Peloponnese and had a wonderful trip.
TF
Sweden
Hyundai i30
September 11, 2019
Temple of Poseidon in sunset is great
JM
Australia
Fiat Panda
July 18, 2019
Athens is the first place due to the Monastiraki, acropolis/Parthenon the museum, Syntagma, Pireaus, Loutraki, Peloponese. than worth take a drive to Loutraki, Peloponese, islands. It is hard to do everything at once, however Greece ids Greece and you love it to what it is.
PA
South Africa
Volvo V40
July 9, 2019
I would recommend renting a car form the rental agencies in the airport terminal.
OH
Sweden
Skoda Octavia
June 29, 2019
Very good roads ( motorways ) on Peloponessos though it was expensive tolls.
Top 22 Suppliers at Athens Airport in 2022
+302106022213
Leof. Koropiou Markopoulou 167-173, Koropi 194 00, Athens
$9 - $174
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
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+302103533325
Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04
$26 - $112
+302111875501 / +302111875500
Leof. Markopoulou, Koropi 194 00
$11 - $101
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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302111983343
Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos"
+302103533325
Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04
$25 - $133
+302102010066
Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04
$7 - $62
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
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+302103533325
Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 19004
$19 - $63
+302103530556
El. Venizelos
$18 - $67
+302106624372 / +306937422016
Agion Anargyron 74, (on Koropi exit to Athens Airport), Koropi 194 00
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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+302106020162
7 KM Paianias Markopoulou 19400
$15 - $143
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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Avis
+302103530578
Airport
$22 - $158
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2103533325
Athens International Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:45
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+302103530553
Airport Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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+302114111400
Leof. Markopoulou, Koropi 194 00
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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King's Car Rental
+302661045005
Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Athens
$369 - $369
+302111984799
Athens Airport Area, Leof. Markopoulou, Markopoulo Mesogeas 190 03
$4 - $44
NUCarrentals
+306936907786
3RD KM AVE PEANIAS-MARKOPOULOU
+302106022300
Varis, 114 Varis Koropiou Avenue, Athens 1185
$7 - $284
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
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+306941550033
Athens International Airport, Athina 190 04
$15 - $113
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
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+302114114461
Agion Anargiron Street 82
$4 - $17
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Mon:08:00-22:00
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+302109210252 / +302109210253
3rd km Paianias-Markopoulou Avenue, Paiania
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:59
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+302109211444
Athens El. Venizelos Apt
$24 - $24
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:59
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