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Cheap Car Rentals in Athens from AED 44
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Athens with a pick-up date of 7/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Athens car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Athens. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | RECORDGO |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | AED 7.46 |
Average price per day | AED 222 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 44 |
Popular car types in Athens
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Athens and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
There are currently 231 hire locations operating in Athens spread across 95 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Athens is small car at AED 44 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
AED 44+
Compact
AED 51+
Mini
AED 55+
Passenger van
AED 201+
Supplier choice
AED 44+
Intermediate SUV
AED 75+
Compact SUV
AED 81+
Compact estate car
AED 83+
Compare car rental deals in Athens by type
Here are the best Athens small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Athens van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Renault ClioAED 44/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi LancerAED 51/day
4
M
A/C
Ford KaAED 55/day
2
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Athens
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Athens. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Athens with an average daily rate of AED 80. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Renault ClioAED 44/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai CretaAED 49/day
2
M
A/C
Seat LeonAED 51/day
4
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Athens car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Athens, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Athens?
To get the best deal on car hire in Athens, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 59, which is about 164% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?
In Athens, the most affordable car hire company right now is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , offering prices from just AED 33.42/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Centauro, with rates starting at AED 65.99/day.
What is the best car rental company in Athens?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Athens is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). ADDCAR RENTAL (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
10.0
ADDCAR RENTAL
10.0
Hertz
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Athens?
Planning to hire a car in Athens? February is the cheapest month, costing about AED 40 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 180. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
AED 48
February
AED 40
March
AED 44
April
AED 70
May
AED 66
June
AED 92
July
AED 169
August
AED 180
September
AED 84
October
AED 59
November
AED 55
December
AED 62
What car do most people hire in Athens?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Athens are the following: Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar), Mini cars (Skoda Citigo or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Athens?
Hertz has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Athens at 10.
Top rental agencies in Athens
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Athens known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Athens. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Thrifty
10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
9.0
ADDCAR RENTAL
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.3
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
2 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.0
Autounion Car Rental
2 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.8
Avance Rent a Car
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.0
Dollar
3 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
7.5
Europcar
15 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.2
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Athens, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 222/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 113/day from SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Centauro?
Centauro is one of the top picks in Athens. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 472 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Athens?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Athens it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Athens for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in Athens can be found for about AED 2,023, with the average price for a rental being around AED 67 a day. Book with SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 50% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Athens.
How much is a car hire in Athens for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Athens are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in October to be on average AED 68 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Athens
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Athens. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Athens. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Athens. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 17+).
Electric
AED 23+
Hybrid
AED 17+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 24+