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Driving in Athens: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
Bring your licence, passport and credit card.
To rent a car in Athens, you’ll need a full driving licence, passport and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended if your licence is not in English or issued outside the EU.
Navigating city driving
Expect congestion and confusing junctions.
Driving in Athens involves heavy traffic, lane-weaving scooters and mixed signage. Use a sat nav to avoid bus-only routes and to stay out of the central restriction zones.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Athens has traffic restrictions and toll roads.
Some central roads in Athens are restricted during peak hours based on number plates. Toll roads in Athens and beyond use cash or card at booths — check your hire car’s access in advance.
Parking your car in Athens
Parking is scarce in the city centre.
Street parking in Athens is limited and often requires a local app or ticket from kiosks. Use hotel garages or public car parks when possible — avoid tight backstreets where turning is difficult.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is available — EV charging is limited.
Petrol stations are common in Athens. EV charging stations in Athens are still growing — use Electromaps or Blink to locate one near your accommodation or planned route.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is busy but manageable with care.
Local driving rules in Athens are generally followed, though the city has a fast pace and lots of scooters. Stay alert in traffic, give way when unsure, and plan ahead to avoid peak hours.
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The most popular car rental companies in Athens

Enterprise

Athens's cheapest car hire providers

Enterprise has the cheapest car hire in Athens right now, with prices from €65 per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
Enterprisefrom €65 per day
Cheapest providerEnterprise

Hiring a car in Athens: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carPeople Carrier, mini passenger van
Average daily price128 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Athens

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Athens that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Athens for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Athens avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Athens, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Athens car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Athens is 128 € per day or 896 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 64 € per day for Medium hire from Enterprise. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 85 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 65 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 92 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 69 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 88 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 79 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Athens is Medium, intermediate. The most popular is People Carrier, mini passenger van.
On average, around 896 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Athens is 447 €.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Athens, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Athens that have free cancellation
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Athens offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Athens, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Athens is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Athens is usually around 96 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Athens, which is 128 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Athens is 64 € per day with Enterprise for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Athens will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Athens. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Athens.
Yes, you can hire a car in Athens from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 65 € per day. The average price per day is around 85 €.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Athens.