Car Hire at Thessaloniki Airport
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Although Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city, it sometimes gets overshadowed by the historic splendour of Athens and the beach holiday promises of Crete and the Cycladic and Ionian Islands. But those who will travel to this metropolis in the north of the country will discover an ancient city with plenty of history, atmosphere, and things to do — and there are great beaches, too. Here’s our pick of the best attractions in and around Thessaloniki:
- Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments. Combining some of the city’s most famous landmarks, the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments are UNESCO World Heritage sites made up of 15 beautiful monasteries and churches around the city. They include the iconic city walls and rotunda which date back to the 4th century, the church of San Demetrios, and even Thessaloniki’s own Hagia Sophia built in the likeness of the world-famous cathedral (and later mosque) in Istanbul. Even if you’re not interested in religion or history, some of these buildings are likely to take your breath away.
- Beaches. Thessaloniki might not be as famous for its coast as Rhodes, Mykonos, and Santorini, but, located on a picturesque gulf of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki has plenty to offer in the beach holiday department. There’s the 12-km(7.5-mile)-long promenade and a number of nice beaches within its city limits, but with a hire car, you can also travel along the coast of the bordering peninsula of Halkidiki, discovering fun coastal resorts and pristine private spots that you’d have all to yourself. A bit further down the coast, but possible to reach in about three hours, is the beautiful island of Thasos. To reach it, you need to drive to either the city of Kavala or the village of Keramoti and take a ferry from there. Some ferries permit bringing a rental car onboard while others don’t, and you should also ask your rental car company in advance. Either way, it’s usually possible to park near the port and pick up your car after returning from the island.
- Mount Olympus. The home of the Greek gods and the highest point in the country, Mount Olympus is a legendary destination not to be missed if you’re in the neighbourhood. Not only a peak, but also a national park, it is home to beautiful gorges, forests, and waterfalls. Take a hike along one of the mountaintop paths and you might get to spot a monk vulture, a golden eagle, or a roe deer. Also, don’t miss out on the Agios Dionysios monastery and its truly stunning chapel which sits under an overhanging rock much larger than itself. Located about 100 km (62 miles) south of Thessaloniki, the national park can be reached in about 90 minutes. Much closer to the city and less famous, but also lovely to visit, is the Axios Delta National Park.
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Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £ 20 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 22 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 14 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - starting at £ 42 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 11 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 46 per day
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Airport information
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- IATA: SKG
- ICAO: LGTS
- Name: Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
- Size: Large Airport
- Flights per year: 54,931
- Passengers (per year): 6,395,523
- Distance from the city centre: 9.9 miles / 16 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +30 231 473700, 2310 473312
- Email: kacmtl@otenet.gr
Top 20 Destinations around Thessaloniki Airport
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Car Hire at Poseidon Palace Hotel starting at £ 22.40 per day50.4 km / 31.3 miles away
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Car Hire in Chalkidiki-Kallithea with Hotel Delivery starting at £ 11.80 per day65.2 km / 40.5 miles away
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Car Hire Kavala Hotel delivery starting at £ 7.13 per day128.1 km / 79.6 miles away
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Car Hire at Kavala Airport starting at £ 7.24 per day144.0 km / 89.5 miles away
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Car Hire at Volos Airport starting at £ 13.35 per day148.0 km / 92.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Skiathos Airport starting at £ 13.35 per day158.2 km / 98.3 miles away
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Car Hire Skiathos Hotel delivery starting at £ 8.55 per day159.3 km / 99.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Skiathos Port starting at £ 39.87 per day159.3 km / 99.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Lemnos Myrina Port starting at £ 9.62 per day191.1 km / 118.7 miles away
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Car Hire at Ioannina Airport starting at £ 6.49 per day206.5 km / 128.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Skyros Island National Airport starting at £ 14.94 per day217.3 km / 135.0 miles away
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Car Hire at Alexandroupoli Airport starting at £ 7.24 per day252.9 km / 157.2 miles away
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Car Hire Igoumenitsa Hotel delivery starting at £ 9.33 per day259.3 km / 161.1 miles away
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Car Hire at Preveza Aktion Airport (Lefkada) starting at £ 4.65 per day261.4 km / 162.4 miles away
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Car Hire at Nissaki Village starting at £ 6.28 per day278.2 km / 172.8 miles away
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Car Hire in Corfu with Hotel Delivery starting at £ 9.43 per day279.8 km / 173.9 miles away
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Car Hire at Barbati Village starting at £ 6.28 per day280.5 km / 174.3 miles away
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Car Hire at Corfu Port starting at £ 6.28 per day280.7 km / 174.4 miles away
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Car Hire at Corfu Cruise Terminal starting at £ 6.28 per day281.2 km / 174.8 miles away
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Car Hire at Corfu Airport starting at £ 6.28 per day281.6 km / 175.0 miles away
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Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Global Rent a Car | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Carwiz | Suzuki Celerio | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Goldcar | Citroen C1 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Centauro | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
Global Rent a Car | Citroen C3 | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
Carwiz | Fiat Panda | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Centauro | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Surprice | Hyundai i20 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
GreenMotion | Skoda Citigo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Top 25 Hire Companies at Thessaloniki Airport in 2021
























