Car rental in Athens

Car hire in Athens gives you the freedom to get around the city and plan trips to the surrounding area. You can collect your car from the city office on Syngrou Avenue, near the Acropolis Museum. A range of car classes is available, from economical models for city driving to spacious cars for families or groups. When booking, you can also choose your preferred level of protection, including Super cover with no excess.

Unlimited mileage is included in the rental price, and you can pay the main amount when you collect the car — full prepayment is not required. You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before the rental starts. Planning a trip through several cities? One-way car hire is available, allowing you to return the car in other cities and at airports across Greece. Simply select your preferred return location when booking. Returning the car in another city or near a ferry terminal must be agreed in advance.

When booking a car in Athens, you don't need to pay the full rental cost upfront. You pay the main amount when you collect the car from the city office in Athens.

To confirm your booking, you only need to pay 7–10% of the total rental cost online. The balance is paid when you collect the car. If your plans change, cancel at least 48 hours before the rental starts and your prepayment will be fully refunded. If you cancel later, only the prepayment amount is non-refundable, so you won't have to pay the full rental cost.

When booking a car in Athens, you can choose from three protection options according to your preferred level of cover. Choose a basic package or more comprehensive protection, including Super Protect with no excess.

The car details show the price of your chosen package, the cover conditions and the deposit amount before you book. The deposit depends on the protection package you select, with a lower deposit available when you choose Super Protect. Rentaholiday does not sell third-party insurance, so all protection conditions and costs are shown in advance.

Want to know the full rental cost in advance and feel more confident on your trip? Choose your preferred protection package when booking online. This lets you confirm the cover conditions in advance, reduce your financial risks and get a price up to 30% lower than if you decide on your protection at the rental office.

You can collect your car right in the centre of Athens, near the Acropolis Museum, one of the city's main attractions. The office is conveniently located for anyone looking to explore Athens or set off by car to discover other regions of Greece.

One-way car hire is also available: you can return the car at Athens Airport or another available rental location in Greece. Choose your preferred return point when booking. If your route involves a ferry crossing, please arrange in advance for the car to be returned at that location.