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Cheap Car Rentals in Athens from AED 25

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 8/4 and drop-off date of 16/4. 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 2026

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 April 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 8.71

Average price per day

AED 124

Cheapest price per day

AED 25
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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 April 2026.
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There are currently 235 hire locations operating in Athens spread across 94 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Athens is small car at AED 25 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 26+

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Compact

Compact

AED 25+

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Mini

Mini

AED 22+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 160+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 193+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 38+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 56+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 75+

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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:

Here are the best Athens luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500AED 25/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 03/31/26
Fiat TipoAED 25/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Found 03/31/26
Chevrolet SparkAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 03/31/26

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 109. Data was last updated on 2 April 2026.
Fiat 500AED 25/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 03/31/26
Fiat TipoAED 25/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Found 03/31/26
Chevrolet SparkAED 30/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 03/31/26

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 70, which is about 209% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Athens?

In Athens, the most affordable car hire company right now is GREEN MOTION , offering prices from just AED 20.79/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CarWiz, with rates starting at AED 20.94/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
Thrifty
10.0
ADDCAR RENTAL
ADDCAR RENTAL
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.4
Hertz
Hertz
9.2

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Athens?

Planning to hire a car in Athens? March is the cheapest month, costing about AED 48 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 51

February

AED 51

March

AED 48

April

AED 70

May

AED 66

June

AED 92

July

AED 169

August

AED 180

September

AED 84

October

AED 59

November

AED 51

December

AED 62

What car do most people hire in Athens?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Athens are the following: SUV cars (Volkswagen Taigo or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar), and Mini cars (Skoda Citigo 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.

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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 April 2026.

Thrifty

10 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

ADDCAR RENTAL

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.3

Hertz

9.2
Wonderful
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Avance Rent a Car

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Autounion Car Rental

7.6
Good
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.2
Good
17 reviews•7 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

Avis

7.1
Good
1 review•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

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 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Athens?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 124/day when booking a car hire in Athens. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 41/day from Wheego, booked on Mar. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Athens for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Athens. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 969 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 4,153, with the average price for a rental being around AED 138 a day. Book with Wheego, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 90% 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 Compact to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in May to be on average AED 44 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Athens

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Athens. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Athens. Deals were last updated on 2 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Athens. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 7+).

Electric

Electric

AED 35+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 11+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 7+

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